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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.70, 1,196.83 and 491.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.70, 1,196.83 and 491.74 is: 735.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.70 : 1,196.83 = 491.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.70/1,196.83 = 491.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.70x = 1,196.83 × 491.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.70x = 588,531.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,531.29/799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.94

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