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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.07, 1,198.78 and 312.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.07, 1,198.78 and 312.13 is: 468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.07 : 1,198.78 = 312.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.07/1,198.78 = 312.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.07x = 1,198.78 × 312.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.07x = 374,169.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,169.99/799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.26

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