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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.66, 1,199.43 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.66, 1,199.43 and 366.66 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.66 : 1,199.43 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.66/1,199.43 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.66x = 1,199.43 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.66x = 439,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,783.00/798.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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