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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.80, 1,198.06 and 474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.80, 1,198.06 and 474.38 is: 710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.80 : 1,198.06 = 474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.80/1,198.06 = 474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.80x = 1,198.06 × 474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.80x = 568,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,335.70/799.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.60

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