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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,197.09 and 668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,197.09 and 668.76 is: 1,001.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,197.09 = 668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,197.09 = 668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,197.09 × 668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 800,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,565.91/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.86

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