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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.55, 1,199.33 and 408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.55, 1,199.33 and 408.44 is: 612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.55 : 1,199.33 = 408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.55/1,199.33 = 408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.55x = 1,199.33 × 408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.55x = 489,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,857.98/799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.67

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