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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.16, 1,197.20 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.16, 1,197.20 and 677.04 is: 1,014.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.16 : 1,197.20 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.16/1,197.20 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.16x = 1,197.20 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.16x = 810,548.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,548.90/799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.26

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