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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,199.70 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,199.70 and 433.80 is: 651.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,199.70 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,199.70 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,199.70 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 520,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,429.86/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.19

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