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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,198.90 and 414.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,198.90 and 414.56 is: 622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,198.90 = 414.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,198.90 = 414.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,198.90 × 414.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 497,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,015.98/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.02

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