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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.82, 1,102.73 and 586.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.82, 1,102.73 and 586.46 is: 808.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.82 : 1,102.73 = 586.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.82/1,102.73 = 586.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.82x = 1,102.73 × 586.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.82x = 646,706.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,706.86/799.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.57

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