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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.51, 1,200.17 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.51, 1,200.17 and 619.08 is: 929.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.51 : 1,200.17 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.51/1,200.17 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.51x = 1,200.17 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.51x = 742,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,998.15/799.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.32

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