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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.26, 1,198.86 and 279.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.26, 1,198.86 and 279.38 is: 419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.26 : 1,198.86 = 279.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.26/1,198.86 = 279.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.26x = 1,198.86 × 279.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.26x = 334,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,937.51/799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.06

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