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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.28, 1,198.61 and 279.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.28, 1,198.61 and 279.14 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.28 : 1,198.61 = 279.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.28/1,198.61 = 279.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.28x = 1,198.61 × 279.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.28x = 334,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,572.61/799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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