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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.72, 1,101.84 and 578.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.72, 1,101.84 and 578.16 is: 797.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.72 : 1,101.84 = 578.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.72/1,101.84 = 578.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.72x = 1,101.84 × 578.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.72x = 637,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,039.81/798.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.58

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