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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.06, 1,192.56 and 472.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.06, 1,192.56 and 472.49 is: 708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.06 : 1,192.56 = 472.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.06/1,192.56 = 472.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.06x = 1,192.56 × 472.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.06x = 563,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,466.71/795.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.71

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