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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.46, 1,196.60 and 603.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.46, 1,196.60 and 603.30 is: 904.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.46 : 1,196.60 = 603.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.46/1,196.60 = 603.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.46x = 1,196.60 × 603.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.46x = 721,905.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,905.76/798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.12

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