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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.05, 1,102.65 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.05, 1,102.65 and 601.22 is: 830.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.05 : 1,102.65 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.05/1,102.65 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.05x = 1,102.65 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.05x = 662,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,935.23/798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.69

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