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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.61, 1,103.96 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.61, 1,103.96 and 603.99 is: 833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.61 : 1,103.96 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.61/1,103.96 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.61x = 1,103.96 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.61x = 666,782.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,782.31/799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.89

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