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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.66, 1,101.36 and 610.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.66, 1,101.36 and 610.10 is: 841.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.66 : 1,101.36 = 610.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.66/1,101.36 = 610.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.66x = 1,101.36 × 610.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.66x = 671,934.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,934.23/798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.33

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