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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.27, 1,199.51 and 360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.27, 1,199.51 and 360.35 is: 540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.27 : 1,199.51 = 360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.27/1,199.51 = 360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.27x = 1,199.51 × 360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.27x = 432,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,241.48/799.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.80

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