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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.42, 1,103.13 and 589.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.42, 1,103.13 and 589.71 is: 813.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.42 : 1,103.13 = 589.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.42/1,103.13 = 589.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.42x = 1,103.13 × 589.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.42x = 650,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,526.79/799.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.75

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