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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,103.12 and 621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,103.12 and 621.60 is: 858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,103.12 = 621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,103.12 = 621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,103.12 × 621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 685,699.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,699.39/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.07

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