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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.53, 1,102.06 and 773.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.53, 1,102.06 and 773.01 is: 1,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.53 : 1,102.06 = 773.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.53/1,102.06 = 773.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.53x = 1,102.06 × 773.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.53x = 851,900.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,900.02/798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.84

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