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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.29, 1,198.42 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.29, 1,198.42 and 382.60 is: 573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.29 : 1,198.42 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.29/1,198.42 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.29x = 1,198.42 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.29x = 458,515.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,515.49/799.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.65

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