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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.18 : 1,197.76 = 359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.18/1,197.76 = 359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.18x = 1,197.76 × 359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.18x = 431,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,143.89/799.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.48

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