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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.19, 1,198.48 and 279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.19, 1,198.48 and 279.06 is: 418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.19 : 1,198.48 = 279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.19/1,198.48 = 279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.19x = 1,198.48 × 279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.19x = 334,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,447.83/799.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.48

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