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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.04, 1,098.79 and 562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.04, 1,098.79 and 562.76 is: 776.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.04 : 1,098.79 = 562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.04/1,098.79 = 562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.04x = 1,098.79 × 562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.04x = 618,348.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,348.16/796.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.79

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