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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.82, 1,197.30 and 616.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.82, 1,197.30 and 616.76 is: 923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.82 : 1,197.30 = 616.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.82/1,197.30 = 616.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.82x = 1,197.30 × 616.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.82x = 738,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,446.75/799.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.27

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