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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.48, 1,103.76 and 578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.48, 1,103.76 and 578.20 is: 798.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.48 : 1,103.76 = 578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.48/1,103.76 = 578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.48x = 1,103.76 × 578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.48x = 638,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,194.03/799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.26

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