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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,096.20 and 710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,096.20 and 710.64 is: 976.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,096.20 = 710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,096.20 = 710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,096.20 × 710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 779,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,003.57/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.05

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