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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.96, 1,190.40 and 470.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.96, 1,190.40 and 470.40 is: 706.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.96 : 1,190.40 = 470.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.96/1,190.40 = 470.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.96x = 1,190.40 × 470.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.96x = 559,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,964.16/792.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.17

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