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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,101.84 and 612.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,101.84 and 612.39 is: 844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,101.84 = 612.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,101.84 = 612.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,101.84 × 612.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 674,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,755.80/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.29

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