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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,102.40 and 578.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,102.40 and 578.28 is: 797.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,102.40 = 578.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,102.40 = 578.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,102.40 × 578.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 637,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,495.87/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.19

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