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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.20, 1,200.24 and 475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.20, 1,200.24 and 475.20 is: 713.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.20 : 1,200.24 = 475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.20/1,200.24 = 475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.20x = 1,200.24 × 475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.20x = 570,354.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,354.05/799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.66

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