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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.50, 1,100.82 and 565.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.50, 1,100.82 and 565.30 is: 780.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.50 : 1,100.82 = 565.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.50/1,100.82 = 565.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.50x = 1,100.82 × 565.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.50x = 622,293.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,293.55/797.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.31

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