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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.70, 1,194.16 and 601.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.70, 1,194.16 and 601.07 is: 900.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.70 : 1,194.16 = 601.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.70/1,194.16 = 601.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.70x = 1,194.16 × 601.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.70x = 717,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,773.75/796.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.93

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