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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.76, 1,198.29 and 712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.76, 1,198.29 and 712.28 is: 1,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.76 : 1,198.29 = 712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.76/1,198.29 = 712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.76x = 1,198.29 × 712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.76x = 853,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,518.00/799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.22

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