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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.57, 1,199.55 and 470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.57, 1,199.55 and 470.72 is: 706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.57 : 1,199.55 = 470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.57/1,199.55 = 470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.57x = 1,199.55 × 470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.57x = 564,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,656.94/799.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.20

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