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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.10, 1,198.27 and 279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.10, 1,198.27 and 279.09 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.10 : 1,198.27 = 279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.10/1,198.27 = 279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.10x = 1,198.27 × 279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.10x = 334,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,425.17/799.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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