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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,099.95 and 587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,099.95 and 587.01 is: 810.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,099.95 = 587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,099.95 = 587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,099.95 × 587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 645,681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,681.65/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.34

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