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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,199.07 and 539.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,199.07 and 539.57 is: 809.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,199.07 = 539.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,199.07 = 539.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,199.07 × 539.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 646,982.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,982.20/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.36

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