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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.17, 1,198.95 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.17, 1,198.95 and 312.06 is: 468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.17 : 1,198.95 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.17/1,198.95 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.17x = 1,198.95 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.17x = 374,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,144.34/799.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.17

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