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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.12, 1,198.77 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.12, 1,198.77 and 366.22 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.12 : 1,198.77 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.12/1,198.77 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.12x = 1,198.77 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.12x = 439,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,013.55/799.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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