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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.95, 1,099.07 and 575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.95, 1,099.07 and 575.51 is: 793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.95 : 1,099.07 = 575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.95/1,099.07 = 575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.95x = 1,099.07 × 575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.95x = 632,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,525.78/796.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.68

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