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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.24, 1,100.88 and 576.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.24, 1,100.88 and 576.84 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.24 : 1,100.88 = 576.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.24/1,100.88 = 576.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.24x = 1,100.88 × 576.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.24x = 635,031.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,031.62/798.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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