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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.43, 1,194.02 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.43, 1,194.02 and 471.02 is: 707.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.43 : 1,194.02 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.43/1,194.02 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.43x = 1,194.02 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.43x = 562,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,407.30/795.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.05

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