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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,198.91 and 409.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,198.91 and 409.42 is: 614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,198.91 = 409.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,198.91 = 409.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,198.91 × 409.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 490,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,851.74/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.18

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