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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.86, 1,101.08 and 641.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.86, 1,101.08 and 641.19 is: 883.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.86 : 1,101.08 = 641.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.86/1,101.08 = 641.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.86x = 1,101.08 × 641.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.86x = 705,998.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,998.28/798.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.76

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