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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.65, 1,105.07 and 649.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.65, 1,105.07 and 649.98 is: 898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.65 : 1,105.07 = 649.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.65/1,105.07 = 649.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.65x = 1,105.07 × 649.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.65x = 718,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,273.40/799.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.23

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