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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.05, 1,101.85 and 611.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.05, 1,101.85 and 611.21 is: 843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.05 : 1,101.85 = 611.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.05/1,101.85 = 611.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.05x = 1,101.85 × 611.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.05x = 673,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,454.70/798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.88

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