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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.84, 1,101.72 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.84, 1,101.72 and 612 is: 844.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.84 : 1,101.72 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.84/1,101.72 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.84x = 1,101.72 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.84x = 674,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,252.64/798.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.04

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