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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.48, 1,101.60 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.48, 1,101.60 and 565.68 is: 780.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.48 : 1,101.60 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.48/1,101.60 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.48x = 1,101.60 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.48x = 623,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,153.09/798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.42

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