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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.15, 1,098.53 and 575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.15, 1,098.53 and 575.69 is: 793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.15 : 1,098.53 = 575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.15/1,098.53 = 575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.15x = 1,098.53 × 575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.15x = 632,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,404.36/797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.33

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