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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,100.43 and 650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,100.43 and 650.18 is: 896.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,100.43 = 650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,100.43 = 650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,100.43 × 650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 715,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,472.08/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.58

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