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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.96, 1,198.40 and 470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.96, 1,198.40 and 470.08 is: 704.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.96 : 1,198.40 = 470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.96/1,198.40 = 470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.96x = 1,198.40 × 470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.96x = 563,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,343.87/799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.22

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