Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,101 and 602
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,101 and 602 is: 829.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
798.80 : 1,101 = 602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
798.80/1,101 = 602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
798.80x = 1,101 × 602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
798.80x = 662,802 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 662,802/798.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829.75
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