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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,196.68 and 408.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,196.68 and 408.42 is: 611.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,196.68 = 408.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,196.68 = 408.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,196.68 × 408.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 488,748.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,748.05/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.50

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