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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.37, 1,102.39 and 612.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.37, 1,102.39 and 612.51 is: 844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.37 : 1,102.39 = 612.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.37/1,102.39 = 612.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.37x = 1,102.39 × 612.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.37x = 675,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,224.90/799.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.70

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