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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.56, 1,102.73 and 795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.56, 1,102.73 and 795.48 is: 1,097.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.56 : 1,102.73 = 795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.56/1,102.73 = 795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.56x = 1,102.73 × 795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.56x = 877,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,195.68/799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.10

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