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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.29, 1,199.76 and 538.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.29, 1,199.76 and 538.47 is: 808.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.29 : 1,199.76 = 538.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.29/1,199.76 = 538.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.29x = 1,199.76 × 538.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.29x = 646,034.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,034.77/799.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.26

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