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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.86, 1,102.28 and 578.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.86, 1,102.28 and 578.40 is: 797.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.86 : 1,102.28 = 578.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.86/1,102.28 = 578.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.86x = 1,102.28 × 578.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.86x = 637,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,558.75/799.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.09

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