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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.09, 1,100.63 and 629.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.09, 1,100.63 and 629.73 is: 868.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.09 : 1,100.63 = 629.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.09/1,100.63 = 629.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.09x = 1,100.63 × 629.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.09x = 693,096.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,096.58/798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.44

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