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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.05, 1,103.07 and 589.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.05, 1,103.07 and 589.26 is: 813.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.05 : 1,103.07 = 589.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.05/1,103.07 = 589.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.05x = 1,103.07 × 589.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.05x = 649,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,995.03/799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.46

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