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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.14, 1,103.82 and 611.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.14, 1,103.82 and 611.48 is: 844.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.14 : 1,103.82 = 611.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.14/1,103.82 = 611.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.14x = 1,103.82 × 611.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.14x = 674,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,963.85/799.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.61

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