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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.73, 1,194.49 and 467.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.73, 1,194.49 and 467.06 is: 701.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.73 : 1,194.49 = 467.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.73/1,194.49 = 467.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.73x = 1,194.49 × 467.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.73x = 557,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,898.50/795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.12

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