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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.93, 1,199.06 and 433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.93, 1,199.06 and 433.94 is: 650.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.93 : 1,199.06 = 433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.93/1,199.06 = 433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.93x = 1,199.06 × 433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.93x = 520,320.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,320.10/799.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.46

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