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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.68, 1,199.54 and 367.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.68, 1,199.54 and 367.20 is: 550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.68 : 1,199.54 = 367.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.68/1,199.54 = 367.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.68x = 1,199.54 × 367.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.68x = 440,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,471.09/799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.81

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