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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.80, 1,100.16 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.80, 1,100.16 and 587.52 is: 811.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.80 : 1,100.16 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.80/1,100.16 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.80x = 1,100.16 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.80x = 646,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,366.00/796.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.20

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