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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,099.77 and 612.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,099.77 and 612.68 is: 843.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,099.77 = 612.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,099.77 = 612.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,099.77 × 612.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 673,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,807.08/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.04

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