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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.24, 1,102.14 and 612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.24, 1,102.14 and 612.72 is: 845.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.24 : 1,102.14 = 612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.24/1,102.14 = 612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.24x = 1,102.14 × 612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.24x = 675,303.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,303.22/798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.99

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