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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,198.44 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,198.44 and 607.92 is: 911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,198.44 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,198.44 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,198.44 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 728,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,555.64/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.33

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