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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.92, 1,198.14 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.92, 1,198.14 and 475.08 is: 711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.92 : 1,198.14 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.92/1,198.14 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.92x = 1,198.14 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.92x = 569,212.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,212.35/799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.59

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