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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.34, 1,198.80 and 279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.34, 1,198.80 and 279.32 is: 418.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.34 : 1,198.80 = 279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.34/1,198.80 = 279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.34x = 1,198.80 × 279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.34x = 334,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,842.82/799.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.90

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