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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.18, 1,198.42 and 555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.18, 1,198.42 and 555.78 is: 833.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.18 : 1,198.42 = 555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.18/1,198.42 = 555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.18x = 1,198.42 × 555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.18x = 666,057.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,057.87/799.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.43

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