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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.88, 1,198.89 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.88, 1,198.89 and 360.63 is: 540.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.88 : 1,198.89 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.88/1,198.89 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.88x = 1,198.89 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.88x = 432,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,355.70/799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.53

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