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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.87, 1,199.81 and 475.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.87, 1,199.81 and 475.87 is: 713.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.87 : 1,199.81 = 475.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.87/1,199.81 = 475.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.87x = 1,199.81 × 475.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.87x = 570,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,953.58/799.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.81

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