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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.87, 1,200.35 and 312.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.87, 1,200.35 and 312.86 is: 469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.87 : 1,200.35 = 312.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.87/1,200.35 = 312.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.87x = 1,200.35 × 312.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.87x = 375,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,539.94/799.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.50

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