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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.72, 1,099.80 and 577.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.72, 1,099.80 and 577.23 is: 794.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.72 : 1,099.80 = 577.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.72/1,099.80 = 577.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.72x = 1,099.80 × 577.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.72x = 634,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,837.55/798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.82

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