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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.82, 1,198.62 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.82, 1,198.62 and 452.96 is: 678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.82 : 1,198.62 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.82/1,198.62 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.82x = 1,198.62 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.82x = 542,926.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,926.92/799.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.81

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