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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.74, 1,198.26 and 583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.74, 1,198.26 and 583.02 is: 873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.74 : 1,198.26 = 583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.74/1,198.26 = 583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.74x = 1,198.26 × 583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.74x = 698,609.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,609.55/799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.55

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