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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.30, 1,103.16 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.30, 1,103.16 and 601.47 is: 831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.30 : 1,103.16 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.30/1,103.16 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.30x = 1,103.16 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.30x = 663,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,517.65/798.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.16

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