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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.55, 1,197.14 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.55, 1,197.14 and 413.99 is: 619.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.55 : 1,197.14 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.55/1,197.14 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.55x = 1,197.14 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.55x = 495,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,595.93/799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.85

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