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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.98, 1,200.11 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.98, 1,200.11 and 453.99 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.98 : 1,200.11 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.98/1,200.11 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.98x = 1,200.11 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.98x = 544,835.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,835.67/799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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