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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.41, 1,103.30 and 602.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.41, 1,103.30 and 602.58 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.41 : 1,103.30 = 602.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.41/1,103.30 = 602.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.41x = 1,103.30 × 602.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.41x = 664,823.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,823.50/799.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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