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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.69, 1,101.15 and 609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.69, 1,101.15 and 609.96 is: 840.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.69 : 1,101.15 = 609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.69/1,101.15 = 609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.69x = 1,101.15 × 609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.69x = 671,657.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,657.45/798.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.95

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