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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.16, 1,100.80 and 574.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.16, 1,100.80 and 574.42 is: 792.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.16 : 1,100.80 = 574.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.16/1,100.80 = 574.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.16x = 1,100.80 × 574.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.16x = 632,321.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,321.54/798.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.22

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