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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.89, 1,198.42 and 555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.89, 1,198.42 and 555.95 is: 832.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.89 : 1,198.42 = 555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.89/1,198.42 = 555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.89x = 1,198.42 × 555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.89x = 666,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,254.22/799.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.93

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