Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,192.08 and 470
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,192.08 and 470 is: 705
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794.72 : 1,192.08 = 470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794.72/1,192.08 = 470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794.72x = 1,192.08 × 470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794.72x = 560,277.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,277.60/794.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705
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