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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.50, 1,102.50 and 651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.50, 1,102.50 and 651.68 is: 898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.50 : 1,102.50 = 651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.50/1,102.50 = 651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.50x = 1,102.50 × 651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.50x = 718,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,471.69/799.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.65

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