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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.30, 1,197.69 and 603.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.30, 1,197.69 and 603.37 is: 904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.30 : 1,197.69 = 603.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.30/1,197.69 = 603.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.30x = 1,197.69 × 603.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.30x = 722,650.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,650.22/799.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.10

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