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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,101.84 and 634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,101.84 and 634.40 is: 874.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,101.84 = 634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,101.84 = 634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,101.84 × 634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 699,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,007.30/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.11

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