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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.68, 1,102.38 and 591.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.68, 1,102.38 and 591.32 is: 816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.68 : 1,102.38 = 591.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.68/1,102.38 = 591.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.68x = 1,102.38 × 591.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.68x = 651,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,859.34/798.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.17

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