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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.49, 1,196.27 and 701.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.49, 1,196.27 and 701.53 is: 1,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.49 : 1,196.27 = 701.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.49/1,196.27 = 701.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.49x = 1,196.27 × 701.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.49x = 839,221.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,221.41/799.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.69

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