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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.73, 1,099.70 and 560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.73, 1,099.70 and 560.97 is: 773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.73 : 1,099.70 = 560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.73/1,099.70 = 560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.73x = 1,099.70 × 560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.73x = 616,895.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,895.90/797.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.31

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