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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.87, 1,102.55 and 578.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.87, 1,102.55 and 578.55 is: 798.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.87 : 1,102.55 = 578.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.87/1,102.55 = 578.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.87x = 1,102.55 × 578.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.87x = 637,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,877.41/798.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.47

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