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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.22, 1,192.78 and 602.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.22, 1,192.78 and 602.46 is: 902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.22 : 1,192.78 = 602.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.22/1,192.78 = 602.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.22x = 1,192.78 × 602.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.22x = 718,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,602.24/796.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.52

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