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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.02, 1,198.49 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.02, 1,198.49 and 214.02 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.02 : 1,198.49 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.02/1,198.49 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.02x = 1,198.49 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.02x = 256,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,500.83/799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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