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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.45, 1,194.67 and 467.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.45, 1,194.67 and 467.89 is: 701.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.45 : 1,194.67 = 467.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.45/1,194.67 = 467.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.45x = 1,194.67 × 467.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.45x = 558,967.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,967.00/796.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.83

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