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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.92, 1,198.08 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.92, 1,198.08 and 583.04 is: 873.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.92 : 1,198.08 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.92/1,198.08 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.92x = 1,198.08 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.92x = 698,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,528.56/799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.25

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