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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.12, 1,102.13 and 601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.12, 1,102.13 and 601.29 is: 830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.12 : 1,102.13 = 601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.12/1,102.13 = 601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.12x = 1,102.13 × 601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.12x = 662,691.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,691.23/798.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.32

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