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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.07, 1,098.81 and 560.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.07, 1,098.81 and 560.31 is: 772.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.07 : 1,098.81 = 560.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.07/1,098.81 = 560.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.07x = 1,098.81 × 560.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.07x = 615,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,674.23/797.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.42

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