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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.02, 1,198.56 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.02, 1,198.56 and 279.12 is: 418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.02 : 1,198.56 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.02/1,198.56 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.02x = 1,198.56 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.02x = 334,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,542.07/799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.69

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