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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.18, 1,100.40 and 600.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.18, 1,100.40 and 600.36 is: 828.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.18 : 1,100.40 = 600.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.18/1,100.40 = 600.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.18x = 1,100.40 × 600.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.18x = 660,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,636.14/797.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.72

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