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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.18, 1,199.04 and 414.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.18, 1,199.04 and 414.16 is: 621.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.18 : 1,199.04 = 414.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.18/1,199.04 = 414.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.18x = 1,199.04 × 414.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.18x = 496,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,594.41/799.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.38

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