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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.42, 1,193.34 and 471.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.42, 1,193.34 and 471.40 is: 706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.42 : 1,193.34 = 471.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.42/1,193.34 = 471.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.42x = 1,193.34 × 471.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.42x = 562,540.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,540.48/796.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.34

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