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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.57, 1,199.76 and 367.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.57, 1,199.76 and 367.03 is: 550.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.57 : 1,199.76 = 367.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.57/1,199.76 = 367.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.57x = 1,199.76 × 367.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.57x = 440,347.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,347.91/799.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.73

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