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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.18, 1,102.85 and 692.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.18, 1,102.85 and 692.47 is: 956.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.18 : 1,102.85 = 692.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.18/1,102.85 = 692.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.18x = 1,102.85 × 692.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.18x = 763,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,690.54/798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.79

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