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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.95, 1,100.83 and 576.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.95, 1,100.83 and 576.41 is: 795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.95 : 1,100.83 = 576.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.95/1,100.83 = 576.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.95x = 1,100.83 × 576.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.95x = 634,529.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,529.42/797.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.20

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