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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,100.82 and 611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,100.82 and 611.24 is: 843.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,100.82 = 611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,100.82 = 611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,100.82 × 611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 672,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,865.22/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.19

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