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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.05, 1,192.44 and 470.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.05, 1,192.44 and 470.63 is: 704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.05 : 1,192.44 = 470.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.05/1,192.44 = 470.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.05x = 1,192.44 × 470.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.05x = 561,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,198.04/796.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.98

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