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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.78, 1,104.06 and 603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.78, 1,104.06 and 603.36 is: 832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.78 : 1,104.06 = 603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.78/1,104.06 = 603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.78x = 1,104.06 × 603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.78x = 666,145.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,145.64/799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.91

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