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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.80, 1,199.70 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.80, 1,199.70 and 511.80 is: 767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.80 : 1,199.70 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.80/1,199.70 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.80x = 1,199.70 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.80x = 614,006.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,006.46/799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.70

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