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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.69, 1,198.59 and 452.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.69, 1,198.59 and 452.88 is: 678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.69 : 1,198.59 = 452.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.69/1,198.59 = 452.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.69x = 1,198.59 × 452.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.69x = 542,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,817.44/799.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.78

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