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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.56, 1,193.73 and 644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.56, 1,193.73 and 644.88 is: 962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.56 : 1,193.73 = 644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.56/1,193.73 = 644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.56x = 1,193.73 × 644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.56x = 769,812.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,812.60/799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.80

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