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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.38, 1,101.68 and 633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.38, 1,101.68 and 633 is: 873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.38 : 1,101.68 = 633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.38/1,101.68 = 633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.38x = 1,101.68 × 633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.38x = 697,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,363.44/798.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.47

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