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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.58, 1,098.16 and 793.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.58, 1,098.16 and 793.65 is: 1,088.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.58 : 1,098.16 = 793.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.58/1,098.16 = 793.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.58x = 1,098.16 × 793.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.58x = 871,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,554.68/800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.65

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