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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.22, 1,102.32 and 612.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.22, 1,102.32 and 612.38 is: 844.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.22 : 1,102.32 = 612.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.22/1,102.32 = 612.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.22x = 1,102.32 × 612.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.22x = 675,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,038.72/799.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.62

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