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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.55, 1,193.19 and 471.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.55, 1,193.19 and 471.13 is: 705.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.55 : 1,193.19 = 471.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.55/1,193.19 = 471.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.55x = 1,193.19 × 471.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.55x = 562,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,147.60/796.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.73

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