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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.72, 1,199.57 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.72, 1,199.57 and 214.74 is: 322.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.72 : 1,199.57 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.72/1,199.57 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.72x = 1,199.57 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.72x = 257,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,595.66/799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.11

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