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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.92, 1,103.16 and 679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.92, 1,103.16 and 679.72 is: 938.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.92 : 1,103.16 = 679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.92/1,103.16 = 679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.92x = 1,103.16 × 679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.92x = 749,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,839.92/798.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.57

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