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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.37, 1,100.13 and 611.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.37, 1,100.13 and 611.86 is: 843.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.37 : 1,100.13 = 611.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.37/1,100.13 = 611.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.37x = 1,100.13 × 611.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.37x = 673,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,125.54/798.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.12

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