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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.78, 1,101.96 and 652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.78, 1,101.96 and 652.02 is: 899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.78 : 1,101.96 = 652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.78/1,101.96 = 652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.78x = 1,101.96 × 652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.78x = 718,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,499.96/798.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.50

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