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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.07, 1,198.67 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.07, 1,198.67 and 584.01 is: 876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.07 : 1,198.67 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.07/1,198.67 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.07x = 1,198.67 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.07x = 700,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,032.35/799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.06

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