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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.18, 1,191.96 and 469.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.18, 1,191.96 and 469.56 is: 703.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.18 : 1,191.96 = 469.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.18/1,191.96 = 469.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.18x = 1,191.96 × 469.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.18x = 559,696.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,696.74/795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.86

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