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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.29, 1,100.98 and 563.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.29, 1,100.98 and 563.02 is: 776.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.29 : 1,100.98 = 563.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.29/1,100.98 = 563.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.29x = 1,100.98 × 563.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.29x = 619,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,873.76/798.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.50

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