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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.46, 1,199.95 and 491.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.46, 1,199.95 and 491.92 is: 738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.46 : 1,199.95 = 491.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.46/1,199.95 = 491.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.46x = 1,199.95 × 491.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.46x = 590,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,279.40/799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.35

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