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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.77, 1,105.24 and 650.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.77, 1,105.24 and 650.10 is: 898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.77 : 1,105.24 = 650.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.77/1,105.24 = 650.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.77x = 1,105.24 × 650.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.77x = 718,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,516.52/799.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.40

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