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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.79, 1,199.96 and 488.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.79, 1,199.96 and 488.07 is: 732.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.79 : 1,199.96 = 488.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.79/1,199.96 = 488.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.79x = 1,199.96 × 488.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.79x = 585,663.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,663.75/799.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.27

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