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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.38, 1,101.66 and 633.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.38, 1,101.66 and 633.02 is: 873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.38 : 1,101.66 = 633.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.38/1,101.66 = 633.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.38x = 1,101.66 × 633.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.38x = 697,372.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,372.81/798.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.48

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