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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.66, 1,199.12 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.66, 1,199.12 and 451.92 is: 678.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.66 : 1,199.12 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.66/1,199.12 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.66x = 1,199.12 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.66x = 541,906.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,906.31/798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.52

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