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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.03, 1,096.84 and 704.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.03, 1,096.84 and 704.21 is: 967.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.03 : 1,096.84 = 704.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.03/1,096.84 = 704.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.03x = 1,096.84 × 704.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.03x = 772,402.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,402.63/798.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.89

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