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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.92, 1,193.81 and 473.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.92, 1,193.81 and 473.31 is: 709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.92 : 1,193.81 = 473.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.92/1,193.81 = 473.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.92x = 1,193.81 × 473.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.92x = 565,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,039.84/795.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.92

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