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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.35, 1,198.64 and 279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.35, 1,198.64 and 279.34 is: 418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.35 : 1,198.64 = 279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.35/1,198.64 = 279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.35x = 1,198.64 × 279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.35x = 334,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,828.10/799.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.88

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