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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.28, 1,198.61 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.28, 1,198.61 and 243.88 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.28 : 1,198.61 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.28/1,198.61 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.28x = 1,198.61 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.28x = 292,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,312.79/799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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