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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.61, 1,197.90 and 670.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.61, 1,197.90 and 670.46 is: 1,004.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.61 : 1,197.90 = 670.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.61/1,197.90 = 670.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.61x = 1,197.90 × 670.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.61x = 803,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,138.04/799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.42

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