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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.13, 1,198.73 and 359.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.13, 1,198.73 and 359.91 is: 539.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.13 : 1,198.73 = 359.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.13/1,198.73 = 359.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.13x = 1,198.73 × 359.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.13x = 431,434.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,434.91/799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.88

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