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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.68, 1,099.08 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.68, 1,099.08 and 564.12 is: 778.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.68 : 1,099.08 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.68/1,099.08 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.68x = 1,099.08 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.68x = 620,013.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,013.01/796.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.25

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