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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.47, 1,104.57 and 623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.47, 1,104.57 and 623.16 is: 860.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.47 : 1,104.57 = 623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.47/1,104.57 = 623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.47x = 1,104.57 × 623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.47x = 688,323.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,323.84/799.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.98

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