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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.58, 1,101.12 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.58, 1,101.12 and 602.10 is: 831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.58 : 1,101.12 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.58/1,101.12 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.58x = 1,101.12 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.58x = 662,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,984.35/797.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.24

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