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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.56, 1,099.14 and 576.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.56, 1,099.14 and 576.12 is: 793.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.56 : 1,099.14 = 576.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.56/1,099.14 = 576.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.56x = 1,099.14 × 576.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.56x = 633,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,238.50/797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.97

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