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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.64, 1,244.82 and 799.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.64, 1,244.82 and 799.08 is: 1,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.64 : 1,244.82 = 799.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.64/1,244.82 = 799.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.64x = 1,244.82 × 799.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.64x = 994,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,710.77/830.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.52

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