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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.42, 1,200.12 and 762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.42, 1,200.12 and 762.48 is: 1,144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.42 : 1,200.12 = 762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.42/1,200.12 = 762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.42x = 1,200.12 × 762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.42x = 915,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,067.50/799.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.66

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