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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.71, 1,197.39 and 695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.71, 1,197.39 and 695.08 is: 1,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.71 : 1,197.39 = 695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.71/1,197.39 = 695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.71x = 1,197.39 × 695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.71x = 832,281.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,281.84/799.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.73

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