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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.73, 1,102.45 and 562.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.73, 1,102.45 and 562.97 is: 776.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.73 : 1,102.45 = 562.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.73/1,102.45 = 562.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.73x = 1,102.45 × 562.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.73x = 620,646.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,646.28/799.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.07

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