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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.40, 1,200.18 and 617.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.40, 1,200.18 and 617.96 is: 927.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.40 : 1,200.18 = 617.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.40/1,200.18 = 617.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.40x = 1,200.18 × 617.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.40x = 741,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,663.23/799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.77

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