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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.05, 1,104.21 and 602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.05, 1,104.21 and 602.22 is: 832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.05 : 1,104.21 = 602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.05/1,104.21 = 602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.05x = 1,104.21 × 602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.05x = 664,977.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,977.35/799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.21

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