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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.44, 1,194.61 and 473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.44, 1,194.61 and 473.86 is: 710.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.44 : 1,194.61 = 473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.44/1,194.61 = 473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.44x = 1,194.61 × 473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.44x = 566,069.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,069.55/796.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.75

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