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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.66, 1,102.53 and 577.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.66, 1,102.53 and 577.53 is: 797.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.66 : 1,102.53 = 577.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.66/1,102.53 = 577.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.66x = 1,102.53 × 577.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.66x = 636,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,744.15/798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.27

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