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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.69, 1,199.57 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.69, 1,199.57 and 360.86 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.69 : 1,199.57 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.69/1,199.57 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.69x = 1,199.57 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.69x = 432,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,869.03/799.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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