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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.98, 1,104.34 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.98, 1,104.34 and 564.12 is: 778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.98 : 1,104.34 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.98/1,104.34 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.98x = 1,104.34 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.98x = 622,979.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,979.61/799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.75

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