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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.46, 1,102.71 and 652.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.46, 1,102.71 and 652.66 is: 901.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.46 : 1,102.71 = 652.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.46/1,102.71 = 652.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.46x = 1,102.71 × 652.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.46x = 719,694.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,694.71/798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.35

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