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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.78, 1,198.77 and 434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.78, 1,198.77 and 434.74 is: 651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.78 : 1,198.77 = 434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.78/1,198.77 = 434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.78x = 1,198.77 × 434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.78x = 521,153.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,153.27/799.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.62

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