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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.40, 1,198.70 and 366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.40, 1,198.70 and 366.19 is: 549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.40 : 1,198.70 = 366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.40/1,198.70 = 366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.40x = 1,198.70 × 366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.40x = 438,948.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,948.50/799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.10

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