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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.99, 1,101.94 and 600.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.99, 1,101.94 and 600.27 is: 827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.99 : 1,101.94 = 600.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.99/1,101.94 = 600.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.99x = 1,101.94 × 600.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.99x = 661,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,461.52/798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.87

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