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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.28, 1,199.95 and 472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.28, 1,199.95 and 472.44 is: 706.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.28 : 1,199.95 = 472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.28/1,199.95 = 472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.28x = 1,199.95 × 472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.28x = 566,897.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,897.20/802.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.61

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