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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.53, 1,103.66 and 773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.53, 1,103.66 and 773.57 is: 1,067.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.53 : 1,103.66 = 773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.53/1,103.66 = 773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.53x = 1,103.66 × 773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.53x = 853,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,760.06/799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.83

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