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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.46, 1,197.01 and 694.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.46, 1,197.01 and 694.83 is: 1,040.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.46 : 1,197.01 = 694.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.46/1,197.01 = 694.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.46x = 1,197.01 × 694.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.46x = 831,718.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,718.46/799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.35

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