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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.75, 1,102.56 and 601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.75, 1,102.56 and 601.92 is: 830.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.75 : 1,102.56 = 601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.75/1,102.56 = 601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.75x = 1,102.56 × 601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.75x = 663,652.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,652.92/798.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.86

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