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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.57, 1,102.49 and 651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.57, 1,102.49 and 651.74 is: 898.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.57 : 1,102.49 = 651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.57/1,102.49 = 651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.57x = 1,102.49 × 651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.57x = 718,536.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,536.83/799.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.66

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