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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.55, 1,103.76 and 589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.55, 1,103.76 and 589.76 is: 814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.55 : 1,103.76 = 589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.55/1,103.76 = 589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.55x = 1,103.76 × 589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.55x = 650,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,953.50/799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.15

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