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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.84, 1,199.30 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.84, 1,199.30 and 366.58 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.84 : 1,199.30 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.84/1,199.30 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.84x = 1,199.30 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.84x = 439,639.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,639.39/799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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