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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.56, 1,104.18 and 682.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.56, 1,104.18 and 682.44 is: 942.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.56 : 1,104.18 = 682.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.56/1,104.18 = 682.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.56x = 1,104.18 × 682.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.56x = 753,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,536.60/799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.44

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