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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.72, 1,103.22 and 689.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.72, 1,103.22 and 689.01 is: 950.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.72 : 1,103.22 = 689.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.72/1,103.22 = 689.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.72x = 1,103.22 × 689.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.72x = 760,128.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,128.06/799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.49

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