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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.62, 1,103.07 and 577.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.62, 1,103.07 and 577.22 is: 797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.62 : 1,103.07 = 577.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.62/1,103.07 = 577.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.62x = 1,103.07 × 577.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.62x = 636,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,708.55/798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.27

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