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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.86, 1,201.94 and 474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.86, 1,201.94 and 474.46 is: 713.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.86 : 1,201.94 = 474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.86/1,201.94 = 474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.86x = 1,201.94 × 474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.86x = 570,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,272.45/798.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.86

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