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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,199.16 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,199.16 and 618 is: 927.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,199.16 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,199.16 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,199.16 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 741,080.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,080.88/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.47

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