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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.56, 1,198.35 and 312.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.56, 1,198.35 and 312.12 is: 467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.56 : 1,198.35 = 312.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.56/1,198.35 = 312.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.56x = 1,198.35 × 312.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.56x = 374,029.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,029.00/799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.79

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