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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.66, 1,199.04 and 569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.66, 1,199.04 and 569.98 is: 854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.66 : 1,199.04 = 569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.66/1,199.04 = 569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.66x = 1,199.04 × 569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.66x = 683,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,428.82/799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.65

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