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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.74, 1,199.61 and 457.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.74, 1,199.61 and 457.50 is: 686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.74 : 1,199.61 = 457.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.74/1,199.61 = 457.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.74x = 1,199.61 × 457.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.74x = 548,821.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,821.58/799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.25

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