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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,101.74 and 620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,101.74 and 620.60 is: 856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,101.74 = 620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,101.74 = 620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,101.74 × 620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 683,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,731.23/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.68

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