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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.84, 1,104.33 and 613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.84, 1,104.33 and 613 is: 846.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.84 : 1,104.33 = 613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.84/1,104.33 = 613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.84x = 1,104.33 × 613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.84x = 676,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,954.29/799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.36

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