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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.53, 1,102.43 and 563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.53, 1,102.43 and 563.52 is: 777.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.53 : 1,102.43 = 563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.53/1,102.43 = 563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.53x = 1,102.43 × 563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.53x = 621,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,238.54/799.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.00

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