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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.29, 1,198.81 and 567.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.29, 1,198.81 and 567.48 is: 851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.29 : 1,198.81 = 567.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.29/1,198.81 = 567.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.29x = 1,198.81 × 567.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.29x = 680,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,305.86/799.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.13

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