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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,198.80 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,198.80 and 526.92 is: 790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,198.80 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,198.80 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,198.80 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 631,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,671.70/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.20

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