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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.03, 1,097.80 and 585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.03, 1,097.80 and 585.44 is: 808.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.03 : 1,097.80 = 585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.03/1,097.80 = 585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.03x = 1,097.80 × 585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.03x = 642,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,697.31/795.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.39

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