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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.25, 1,191.66 and 470.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.25, 1,191.66 and 470.44 is: 704.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.25 : 1,191.66 = 470.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.25/1,191.66 = 470.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.25x = 1,191.66 × 470.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.25x = 560,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,604.53/795.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.94

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