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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.94, 1,101.36 and 633.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.94, 1,101.36 and 633.20 is: 872.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.94 : 1,101.36 = 633.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.94/1,101.36 = 633.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.94x = 1,101.36 × 633.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.94x = 697,386.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,386.19/798.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.89

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