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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.51, 1,198.79 and 475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.51, 1,198.79 and 475.10 is: 712.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.51 : 1,198.79 = 475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.51/1,198.79 = 475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.51x = 1,198.79 × 475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.51x = 569,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,545.13/799.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.37

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