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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,102.08 and 651.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,102.08 and 651.84 is: 898.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,102.08 = 651.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,102.08 = 651.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,102.08 × 651.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 718,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,379.83/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.33

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