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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.83, 1,199.88 and 709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.83, 1,199.88 and 709.02 is: 1,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.83 : 1,199.88 = 709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.83/1,199.88 = 709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.83x = 1,199.88 × 709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.83x = 850,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,738.92/799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.65

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