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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,199.46 and 360.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,199.46 and 360.67 is: 541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,199.46 = 360.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,199.46 = 360.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,199.46 × 360.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 432,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,607.81/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.14

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