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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.02, 1,190.88 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.02, 1,190.88 and 470.21 is: 704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.02 : 1,190.88 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.02/1,190.88 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.02x = 1,190.88 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.02x = 559,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,957.73/795.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.34

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