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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.62, 1,100.88 and 632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.62, 1,100.88 and 632.94 is: 871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.62 : 1,100.88 = 632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.62/1,100.88 = 632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.62x = 1,100.88 × 632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.62x = 696,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,790.99/799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.40

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