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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.72, 1,199.17 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.72, 1,199.17 and 366.50 is: 549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.72 : 1,199.17 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.72/1,199.17 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.72x = 1,199.17 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.72x = 439,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,495.81/799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.56

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