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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.39, 1,196.51 and 428.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.39, 1,196.51 and 428.27 is: 641.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.39 : 1,196.51 = 428.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.39/1,196.51 = 428.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.39x = 1,196.51 × 428.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.39x = 512,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,424.43/799.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.02

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