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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.18, 1,102.18 and 613.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.18, 1,102.18 and 613.50 is: 847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.18 : 1,102.18 = 613.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.18/1,102.18 = 613.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.18x = 1,102.18 × 613.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.18x = 676,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,187.43/798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.16

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