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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.64, 1,101.17 and 687.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.64, 1,101.17 and 687.93 is: 948.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.64 : 1,101.17 = 687.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.64/1,101.17 = 687.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.64x = 1,101.17 × 687.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.64x = 757,527.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,527.88/798.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.52

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