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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.67, 1,197.93 and 624.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.67, 1,197.93 and 624.40 is: 935.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.67 : 1,197.93 = 624.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.67/1,197.93 = 624.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.67x = 1,197.93 × 624.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.67x = 747,987.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,987.49/799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.37

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