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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.41, 1,198.42 and 279.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.41, 1,198.42 and 279.33 is: 418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.41 : 1,198.42 = 279.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.41/1,198.42 = 279.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.41x = 1,198.42 × 279.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.41x = 334,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,756.99/799.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.75

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