Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.18, 1,197.76 and 359.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 799.18, 1,197.76 and 359.96 is: 539.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
799.18 : 1,197.76 = 359.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
799.18/1,197.76 = 359.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
799.18x = 1,197.76 × 359.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
799.18x = 431,143.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,143.89/799.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539.48
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