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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.73, 1,199.98 and 470.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.73, 1,199.98 and 470.51 is: 706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.73 : 1,199.98 = 470.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.73/1,199.98 = 470.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.73x = 1,199.98 × 470.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.73x = 564,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,602.59/798.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.88

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