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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.72, 1,197.06 and 683.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.72, 1,197.06 and 683.08 is: 1,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.72 : 1,197.06 = 683.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.72/1,197.06 = 683.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.72x = 1,197.06 × 683.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.72x = 817,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,687.74/799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.47

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