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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,102.40 and 562.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,102.40 and 562.96 is: 776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,102.40 = 562.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,102.40 = 562.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,102.40 × 562.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 620,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,607.10/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.30

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