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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.07, 1,102.79 and 563.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.07, 1,102.79 and 563.58 is: 777.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.07 : 1,102.79 = 563.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.07/1,102.79 = 563.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.07x = 1,102.79 × 563.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.07x = 621,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,511.80/799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.80

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