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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.24, 1,099.32 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.24, 1,099.32 and 575.92 is: 795.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.24 : 1,099.32 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.24/1,099.32 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.24x = 1,099.32 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.24x = 633,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,120.37/796.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.14

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