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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.22, 1,198.39 and 279.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.22, 1,198.39 and 279.08 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.22 : 1,198.39 = 279.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.22/1,198.39 = 279.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.22x = 1,198.39 × 279.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.22x = 334,445.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,445.29/799.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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