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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.51, 1,193.66 and 601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.51, 1,193.66 and 601.70 is: 902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.51 : 1,193.66 = 601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.51/1,193.66 = 601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.51x = 1,193.66 × 601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.51x = 718,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,216.25/795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.84

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