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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.60, 1,193.81 and 601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.60, 1,193.81 and 601.44 is: 901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.60 : 1,193.81 = 601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.60/1,193.81 = 601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.60x = 1,193.81 × 601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.60x = 718,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,005.09/796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.34

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