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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.31, 1,197.45 and 625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.31, 1,197.45 and 625.16 is: 936.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.31 : 1,197.45 = 625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.31/1,197.45 = 625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.31x = 1,197.45 × 625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.31x = 748,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,600.84/799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.56

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