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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.95, 1,200.13 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.95, 1,200.13 and 636.04 is: 954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.95 : 1,200.13 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.95/1,200.13 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.95x = 1,200.13 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.95x = 763,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,330.60/799.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.22

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