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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.11, 1,100.99 and 575.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.11, 1,100.99 and 575.71 is: 795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.11 : 1,100.99 = 575.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.11/1,100.99 = 575.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.11x = 1,100.99 × 575.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.11x = 633,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,849.64/797.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.19

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