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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799, 1,101.90 and 602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799, 1,101.90 and 602.08 is: 830.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799 : 1,101.90 = 602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799/1,101.90 = 602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799x = 1,101.90 × 602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799x = 663,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,431.95/799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.33

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