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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.61, 1,100.34 and 576.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.61, 1,100.34 and 576.21 is: 794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.61 : 1,100.34 = 576.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.61/1,100.34 = 576.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.61x = 1,100.34 × 576.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.61x = 634,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,026.91/797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.91

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