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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.92, 1,102.68 and 624.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.92, 1,102.68 and 624.96 is: 861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.92 : 1,102.68 = 624.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.92/1,102.68 = 624.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.92x = 1,102.68 × 624.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.92x = 689,130.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,130.89/799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.50

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