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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.47, 1,199.07 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.47, 1,199.07 and 279.45 is: 419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.47 : 1,199.07 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.47/1,199.07 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.47x = 1,199.07 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.47x = 335,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,080.11/799.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.13

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