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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.53, 1,099.04 and 576.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.53, 1,099.04 and 576.06 is: 793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.53 : 1,099.04 = 576.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.53/1,099.04 = 576.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.53x = 1,099.04 × 576.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.53x = 633,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,114.42/797.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.85

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