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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,103.24 and 579.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,103.24 and 579.06 is: 799.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,103.24 = 579.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,103.24 = 579.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,103.24 × 579.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 638,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,842.15/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.17

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