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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.39, 1,102.77 and 688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.39, 1,102.77 and 688.68 is: 950.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.39 : 1,102.77 = 688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.39/1,102.77 = 688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.39x = 1,102.77 × 688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.39x = 759,454.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,454.48/799.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.04

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