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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.91, 1,199.70 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.91, 1,199.70 and 366.96 is: 550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.91 : 1,199.70 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.91/1,199.70 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.91x = 1,199.70 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.91x = 440,241.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,241.91/799.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.37

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