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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.58, 1,201 and 556.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.58, 1,201 and 556.58 is: 836.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.58 : 1,201 = 556.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.58/1,201 = 556.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.58x = 1,201 × 556.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.58x = 668,452.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,452.58/799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.00

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