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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,199.27 and 487.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,199.27 and 487.24 is: 730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,199.27 = 487.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,199.27 = 487.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,199.27 × 487.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 584,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,330.53/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.86

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