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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.42, 1,097.89 and 559.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.42, 1,097.89 and 559.65 is: 771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.42 : 1,097.89 = 559.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.42/1,097.89 = 559.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.42x = 1,097.89 × 559.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.42x = 614,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,440.00/796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.51

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