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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.58, 1,199.29 and 487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.58, 1,199.29 and 487.14 is: 730.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.58 : 1,199.29 = 487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.58/1,199.29 = 487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.58x = 1,199.29 × 487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.58x = 584,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,224.07/799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.67

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