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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.53, 1,100.67 and 601.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.53, 1,100.67 and 601.70 is: 829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.53 : 1,100.67 = 601.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.53/1,100.67 = 601.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.53x = 1,100.67 × 601.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.53x = 662,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,265.38/798.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.36

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