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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,197.80 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,197.80 and 312.08 is: 467.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,197.80 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,197.80 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,197.80 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 373,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,809.42/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.78

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