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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,193.66 and 677.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,193.66 and 677.76 is: 1,011.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,193.66 = 677.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,193.66 = 677.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,193.66 × 677.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 809,011.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,011.61/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.97

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