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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.03, 1,197.73 and 606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.03, 1,197.73 and 606.25 is: 908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.03 : 1,197.73 = 606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.03/1,197.73 = 606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.03x = 1,197.73 × 606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.03x = 726,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,123.81/799.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.76

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