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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799, 1,102.98 and 592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799, 1,102.98 and 592.36 is: 817.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799 : 1,102.98 = 592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799/1,102.98 = 592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799x = 1,102.98 × 592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799x = 653,361.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,361.23/799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.72

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