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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.86, 1,100.94 and 566.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.86, 1,100.94 and 566.58 is: 779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.86 : 1,100.94 = 566.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.86/1,100.94 = 566.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.86x = 1,100.94 × 566.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.86x = 623,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,770.59/799.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.85

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