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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.62, 1,197.99 and 669.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.62, 1,197.99 and 669.48 is: 1,003.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.62 : 1,197.99 = 669.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.62/1,197.99 = 669.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.62x = 1,197.99 × 669.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.62x = 802,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,030.35/799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.01

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