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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.51, 1,101.12 and 587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.51, 1,101.12 and 587.72 is: 811.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.51 : 1,101.12 = 587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.51/1,101.12 = 587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.51x = 1,101.12 × 587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.51x = 647,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,150.25/797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.46

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