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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.69, 1,189.00 and 470.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.69, 1,189.00 and 470.11 is: 705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.69 : 1,189.00 = 470.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.69/1,189.00 = 470.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.69x = 1,189.00 × 470.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.69x = 558,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,952.49/792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.14

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