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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.55, 1,102.14 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.55, 1,102.14 and 600.72 is: 830.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.55 : 1,102.14 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.55/1,102.14 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.55x = 1,102.14 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.55x = 662,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,077.54/797.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.14

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