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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.94, 1,200.02 and 313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.94, 1,200.02 and 313.07 is: 469.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.94 : 1,200.02 = 313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.94/1,200.02 = 313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.94x = 1,200.02 × 313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.94x = 375,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,682.70/799.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.64

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