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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.11, 1,198.70 and 490.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.11, 1,198.70 and 490.77 is: 736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.11 : 1,198.70 = 490.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.11/1,198.70 = 490.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.11x = 1,198.70 × 490.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.11x = 588,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,285.39/799.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.18

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