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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.98, 1,193.97 and 470.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.98, 1,193.97 and 470.36 is: 705.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.98 : 1,193.97 = 470.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.98/1,193.97 = 470.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.98x = 1,193.97 × 470.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.98x = 561,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,589.79/795.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.54

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