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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.59, 1,198.92 and 312.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.59, 1,198.92 and 312.07 is: 467.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.59 : 1,198.92 = 312.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.59/1,198.92 = 312.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.59x = 1,198.92 × 312.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.59x = 374,146.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,146.96/799.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.92

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