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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,198.56 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,198.56 and 414.68 is: 621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,198.56 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,198.56 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,198.56 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 497,018.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,018.86/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.65

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