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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,103.12 and 602.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,103.12 and 602.56 is: 831.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,103.12 = 602.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,103.12 = 602.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,103.12 × 602.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 664,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,695.99/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.37

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