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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.01, 1,099.43 and 612.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.01, 1,099.43 and 612.43 is: 842.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.01 : 1,099.43 = 612.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.01/1,099.43 = 612.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.01x = 1,099.43 × 612.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.01x = 673,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,322.70/799.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.70

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