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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,102.28 and 566.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,102.28 and 566.48 is: 781.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,102.28 = 566.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,102.28 = 566.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,102.28 × 566.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 624,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,419.57/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.38

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