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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.98, 1,198.82 and 569.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.98, 1,198.82 and 569.33 is: 853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.98 : 1,198.82 = 569.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.98/1,198.82 = 569.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.98x = 1,198.82 × 569.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.98x = 682,515.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,515.35/799.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.17

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