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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.70, 1,193.22 and 470.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.70, 1,193.22 and 470.25 is: 706.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.70 : 1,193.22 = 470.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.70/1,193.22 = 470.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.70x = 1,193.22 × 470.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.70x = 561,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,111.71/794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.07

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