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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.89, 1,200.21 and 470.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.89, 1,200.21 and 470.67 is: 707.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.89 : 1,200.21 = 470.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.89/1,200.21 = 470.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.89x = 1,200.21 × 470.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.89x = 564,902.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,902.84/798.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.11

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