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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,197.20 and 408.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,197.20 and 408.62 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,197.20 = 408.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,197.20 = 408.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,197.20 × 408.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 489,203.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,203.88/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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