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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.50, 1,197.04 and 603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.50, 1,197.04 and 603.92 is: 904.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.50 : 1,197.04 = 603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.50/1,197.04 = 603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.50x = 1,197.04 × 603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.50x = 722,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,916.40/799.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.21

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