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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.65, 1,102.98 and 711.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.65, 1,102.98 and 711.69 is: 982.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.65 : 1,102.98 = 711.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.65/1,102.98 = 711.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.65x = 1,102.98 × 711.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.65x = 784,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,977.62/798.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.88

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