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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.22, 1,101.06 and 561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.22, 1,101.06 and 561.76 is: 774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.22 : 1,101.06 = 561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.22/1,101.06 = 561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.22x = 1,101.06 × 561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.22x = 618,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,527.36/798.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.88

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