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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.32, 1,198.57 and 539.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.32, 1,198.57 and 539.31 is: 808.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.32 : 1,198.57 = 539.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.32/1,198.57 = 539.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.32x = 1,198.57 × 539.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.32x = 646,400.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,400.79/799.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.69

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