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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.66, 1,192.11 and 470.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.66, 1,192.11 and 470.20 is: 703.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.66 : 1,192.11 = 470.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.66/1,192.11 = 470.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.66x = 1,192.11 × 470.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.66x = 560,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,530.12/796.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.60

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