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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,101.24 and 565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,101.24 and 565.26 is: 780.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,101.24 = 565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,101.24 = 565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,101.24 × 565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 622,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,486.92/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.06

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