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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,196.24 and 428.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,196.24 and 428.08 is: 640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,196.24 = 428.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,196.24 = 428.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,196.24 × 428.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 512,083.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,083.53/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.75

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