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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.06, 1,197.78 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.06, 1,197.78 and 413.50 is: 619.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.06 : 1,197.78 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.06/1,197.78 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.06x = 1,197.78 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.06x = 495,282.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,282.03/799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.83

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