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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.98, 1,359.54 and 797.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.98, 1,359.54 and 797.62 is: 1,195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.98 : 1,359.54 = 797.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.98/1,359.54 = 797.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.98x = 1,359.54 × 797.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.98x = 1,084,396.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,396.29/906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.61

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