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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.48, 1,196.66 and 428.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.48, 1,196.66 and 428.36 is: 641.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.48 : 1,196.66 = 428.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.48/1,196.66 = 428.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.48x = 1,196.66 × 428.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.48x = 512,600.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,600.69/799.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.17

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