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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,199.64 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,199.64 and 415.04 is: 622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,199.64 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,199.64 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,199.64 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 497,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,898.59/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.75

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