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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.84, 1,201.96 and 475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.84, 1,201.96 and 475.28 is: 714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.84 : 1,201.96 = 475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.84/1,201.96 = 475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.84x = 1,201.96 × 475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.84x = 571,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,267.55/799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.23

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