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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.74, 1,200.33 and 557.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.74, 1,200.33 and 557.10 is: 836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.74 : 1,200.33 = 557.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.74/1,200.33 = 557.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.74x = 1,200.33 × 557.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.74x = 668,703.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,703.84/799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.15

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