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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.64, 1,098.80 and 560.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.64, 1,098.80 and 560.56 is: 773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.64 : 1,098.80 = 560.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.64/1,098.80 = 560.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.64x = 1,098.80 × 560.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.64x = 615,943.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,943.33/796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.18

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