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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.75, 1,104.29 and 634.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.75, 1,104.29 and 634.83 is: 876.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.75 : 1,104.29 = 634.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.75/1,104.29 = 634.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.75x = 1,104.29 × 634.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.75x = 701,036.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,036.42/799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.57

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