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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.98, 1,199.56 and 366.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.98, 1,199.56 and 366.77 is: 549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.98 : 1,199.56 = 366.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.98/1,199.56 = 366.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.98x = 1,199.56 × 366.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.98x = 439,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,962.62/799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.97

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