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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.98, 1,100.07 and 561.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.98, 1,100.07 and 561.54 is: 775.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.98 : 1,100.07 = 561.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.98/1,100.07 = 561.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.98x = 1,100.07 × 561.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.98x = 617,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,733.31/796.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.09

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