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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,198.50 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,198.50 and 366.04 is: 548.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,198.50 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,198.50 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,198.50 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 438,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,698.94/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.98

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