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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.13, 1,198.94 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.13, 1,198.94 and 279.18 is: 418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.13 : 1,198.94 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.13/1,198.94 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.13x = 1,198.94 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.13x = 334,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,718.67/799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.85

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