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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.16, 1,199.10 and 433.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.16, 1,199.10 and 433.82 is: 650.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.16 : 1,199.10 = 433.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.16/1,199.10 = 433.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.16x = 1,199.10 × 433.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.16x = 520,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,193.56/799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.93

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