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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,192.53 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,192.53 and 471.02 is: 705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,192.53 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,192.53 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,192.53 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 561,705.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,705.48/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.89

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