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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.54, 1,102.05 and 634.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.54, 1,102.05 and 634.11 is: 875.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.54 : 1,102.05 = 634.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.54/1,102.05 = 634.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.54x = 1,102.05 × 634.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.54x = 698,820.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,820.93/798.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.12

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