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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.24, 1,128.24 and 799.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.24, 1,128.24 and 799.67 is: 1,110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.24 : 1,128.24 = 799.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.24/1,128.24 = 799.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.24x = 1,128.24 × 799.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.24x = 902,214.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,214.04/812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.78

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