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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.48, 1,103.08 and 651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.48, 1,103.08 and 651.88 is: 899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.48 : 1,103.08 = 651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.48/1,103.08 = 651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.48x = 1,103.08 × 651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.48x = 719,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,075.79/799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.43

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