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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.15, 1,199.11 and 469.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.15, 1,199.11 and 469.94 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.15 : 1,199.11 = 469.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.15/1,199.11 = 469.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.15x = 1,199.11 × 469.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.15x = 563,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,504.79/798.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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