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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.56, 1,198.62 and 662.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.56, 1,198.62 and 662.31 is: 992.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.56 : 1,198.62 = 662.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.56/1,198.62 = 662.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.56x = 1,198.62 × 662.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.56x = 793,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,858.01/799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.87

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