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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,102.68 and 602.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,102.68 and 602.28 is: 830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,102.68 = 602.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,102.68 = 602.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,102.68 × 602.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 664,122.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,122.11/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.80

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