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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.66, 1,102.41 and 565.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.66, 1,102.41 and 565.38 is: 780.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.66 : 1,102.41 = 565.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.66/1,102.41 = 565.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.66x = 1,102.41 × 565.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.66x = 623,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,280.57/798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.41

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