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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.01, 1,100.43 and 587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.01, 1,100.43 and 587.22 is: 810.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.01 : 1,100.43 = 587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.01/1,100.43 = 587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.01x = 1,100.43 × 587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.01x = 646,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,194.50/797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.77

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