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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.63, 1,199.43 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.63, 1,199.43 and 279.63 is: 419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.63 : 1,199.43 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.63/1,199.43 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.63x = 1,199.43 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.63x = 335,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,394.02/799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.44

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