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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.57, 1,199.47 and 409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.57, 1,199.47 and 409.78 is: 614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.57 : 1,199.47 = 409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.57/1,199.47 = 409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.57x = 1,199.47 × 409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.57x = 491,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,518.82/799.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.73

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