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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.86, 1,102.95 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.86, 1,102.95 and 603.24 is: 832.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.86 : 1,102.95 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.86/1,102.95 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.86x = 1,102.95 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.86x = 665,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,343.56/798.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.87

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