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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.46, 1,199.11 and 279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.46, 1,199.11 and 279.41 is: 419.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.46 : 1,199.11 = 279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.46/1,199.11 = 279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.46x = 1,199.11 × 279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.46x = 335,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,043.33/799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.09

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