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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.10, 1,102.50 and 651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.10, 1,102.50 and 651.48 is: 898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.10 : 1,102.50 = 651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.10/1,102.50 = 651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.10x = 1,102.50 × 651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.10x = 718,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,256.70/799.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.83

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