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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,197.42 and 625.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,197.42 and 625.35 is: 937.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,197.42 = 625.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,197.42 = 625.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,197.42 × 625.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 748,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,806.60/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.05

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