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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.13, 1,102.31 and 612.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.13, 1,102.31 and 612.33 is: 844.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.13 : 1,102.31 = 612.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.13/1,102.31 = 612.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.13x = 1,102.31 × 612.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.13x = 674,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,972.58/799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.63

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