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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.64, 1,198.10 and 506.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.64, 1,198.10 and 506.42 is: 758.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.64 : 1,198.10 = 506.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.64/1,198.10 = 506.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.64x = 1,198.10 × 506.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.64x = 606,741.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,741.80/799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.77

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