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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.02, 1,200.40 and 470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.02, 1,200.40 and 470.79 is: 707.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.02 : 1,200.40 = 470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.02/1,200.40 = 470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.02x = 1,200.40 × 470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.02x = 565,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,136.32/799.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.29

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