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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.62, 1,198.52 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.62, 1,198.52 and 433.60 is: 649.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.62 : 1,198.52 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.62/1,198.52 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.62x = 1,198.52 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.62x = 519,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,678.27/799.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.91

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