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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.50, 1,101.93 and 566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.50, 1,101.93 and 566.03 is: 781.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.50 : 1,101.93 = 566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.50/1,101.93 = 566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.50x = 1,101.93 × 566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.50x = 623,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,725.44/798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.12

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