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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,102.96 and 602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,102.96 and 602.40 is: 831.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,102.96 = 602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,102.96 = 602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,102.96 × 602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 664,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,423.10/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.36

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