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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.72, 1,193.43 and 470.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.72, 1,193.43 and 470.73 is: 706.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.72 : 1,193.43 = 470.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.72/1,193.43 = 470.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.72x = 1,193.43 × 470.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.72x = 561,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,783.30/795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.01

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