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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.97, 1,100.49 and 652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.97, 1,100.49 and 652.28 is: 897.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.97 : 1,100.49 = 652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.97/1,100.49 = 652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.97x = 1,100.49 × 652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.97x = 717,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,827.62/799.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.32

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