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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.64, 1,202.90 and 799.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.64, 1,202.90 and 799.34 is: 1,192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.64 : 1,202.90 = 799.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.64/1,202.90 = 799.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.64x = 1,202.90 × 799.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.64x = 961,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,526.09/806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.01

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