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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.65, 1,198.27 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.65, 1,198.27 and 538.70 is: 807.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.65 : 1,198.27 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.65/1,198.27 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.65x = 1,198.27 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.65x = 645,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,507.96/799.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.24

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