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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.85, 1,101.02 and 658.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.85, 1,101.02 and 658.11 is: 907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.85 : 1,101.02 = 658.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.85/1,101.02 = 658.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.85x = 1,101.02 × 658.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.85x = 724,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,592.27/798.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.04

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