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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.74, 1,100.52 and 588.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.74, 1,100.52 and 588.56 is: 810.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.74 : 1,100.52 = 588.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.74/1,100.52 = 588.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.74x = 1,100.52 × 588.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.74x = 647,722.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,722.05/798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.93

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