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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.05, 1,100.12 and 621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.05, 1,100.12 and 621.80 is: 856.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.05 : 1,100.12 = 621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.05/1,100.12 = 621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.05x = 1,100.12 × 621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.05x = 684,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,046.01/799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.07

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