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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.08, 1,199.24 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.08, 1,199.24 and 366.26 is: 549.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.08 : 1,199.24 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.08/1,199.24 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.08x = 1,199.24 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.08x = 439,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,233.64/799.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.67

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