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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.15, 1,249.64 and 799.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.15, 1,249.64 and 799.05 is: 1,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.15 : 1,249.64 = 799.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.15/1,249.64 = 799.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.15x = 1,249.64 × 799.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.15x = 998,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,524.84/832.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.93

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