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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.67, 1,198.91 and 539.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.67, 1,198.91 and 539.03 is: 808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.67 : 1,198.91 = 539.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.67/1,198.91 = 539.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.67x = 1,198.91 × 539.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.67x = 646,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,239.77/799.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.14

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