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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.35, 1,099.46 and 576.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.35, 1,099.46 and 576.95 is: 794.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.35 : 1,099.46 = 576.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.35/1,099.46 = 576.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.35x = 1,099.46 × 576.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.35x = 634,330.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,330.56/798.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.55

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