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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,100.04 and 577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,100.04 and 577 is: 796.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,100.04 = 577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,100.04 = 577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,100.04 × 577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 634,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,723.08/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.37

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