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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,196.93 and 433.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,196.93 and 433.12 is: 648.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,196.93 = 433.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,196.93 = 433.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,196.93 × 433.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 518,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,414.32/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.74

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