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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.08, 1,195.06 and 600.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.08, 1,195.06 and 600.08 is: 903.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.08 : 1,195.06 = 600.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.08/1,195.06 = 600.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.08x = 1,195.06 × 600.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.08x = 717,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,131.60/794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.10

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