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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,198.32 and 567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,198.32 and 567.60 is: 851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,198.32 = 567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,198.32 = 567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,198.32 × 567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 680,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,166.43/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.06

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