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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.36, 1,100.88 and 601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.36, 1,100.88 and 601.74 is: 830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.36 : 1,100.88 = 601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.36/1,100.88 = 601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.36x = 1,100.88 × 601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.36x = 662,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,443.53/797.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.80

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