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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.96, 1,199.90 and 471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.96, 1,199.90 and 471.08 is: 705.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.96 : 1,199.90 = 471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.96/1,199.90 = 471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.96x = 1,199.90 × 471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.96x = 565,248.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,248.89/800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.71

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