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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.70, 1,101.87 and 577.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.70, 1,101.87 and 577.17 is: 796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.70 : 1,101.87 = 577.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.70/1,101.87 = 577.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.70x = 1,101.87 × 577.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.70x = 635,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,966.31/798.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.25

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