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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.40, 1,193.38 and 676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.40, 1,193.38 and 676.28 is: 1,009.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.40 : 1,193.38 = 676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.40/1,193.38 = 676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.40x = 1,193.38 × 676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.40x = 807,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,059.03/799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.58

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