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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.05, 1,197.75 and 433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.05, 1,197.75 and 433.07 is: 649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.05 : 1,197.75 = 433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.05/1,197.75 = 433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.05x = 1,197.75 × 433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.05x = 518,703.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,703.60/799.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.15

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