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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.61, 1,103.14 and 578.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.61, 1,103.14 and 578.08 is: 797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.61 : 1,103.14 = 578.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.61/1,103.14 = 578.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.61x = 1,103.14 × 578.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.61x = 637,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,698.97/799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.51

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