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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.96, 1,105.56 and 603.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.96, 1,105.56 and 603.40 is: 833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.96 : 1,105.56 = 603.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.96/1,105.56 = 603.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.96x = 1,105.56 × 603.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.96x = 667,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,094.90/799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.91

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