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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.08, 1,101.24 and 600.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.08, 1,101.24 and 600.22 is: 829.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.08 : 1,101.24 = 600.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.08/1,101.24 = 600.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.08x = 1,101.24 × 600.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.08x = 660,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,986.27/797.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.26

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