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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.37, 1,100.48 and 577.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.37, 1,100.48 and 577.05 is: 796.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.37 : 1,100.48 = 577.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.37/1,100.48 = 577.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.37x = 1,100.48 × 577.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.37x = 635,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,029.10/797.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.40

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