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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,198.62 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,198.62 and 409.32 is: 613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,198.62 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,198.62 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,198.62 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 490,619.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,619.14/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.75

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