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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.76, 1,198.68 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.76, 1,198.68 and 511.40 is: 766.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.76 : 1,198.68 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.76/1,198.68 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.76x = 1,198.68 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.76x = 613,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,004.95/799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.49

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