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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.12, 1,195.05 and 601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.12, 1,195.05 and 601.72 is: 903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.12 : 1,195.05 = 601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.12/1,195.05 = 601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.12x = 1,195.05 × 601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.12x = 719,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,085.49/796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.24

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