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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,192.46 and 470.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,192.46 and 470.16 is: 705.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.97 : 1,192.46 = 470.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.97/1,192.46 = 470.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.97x = 1,192.46 × 470.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.97x = 560,644.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,644.64/794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.24

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