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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.76, 1,194.68 and 472.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.76, 1,194.68 and 472.35 is: 708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.76 : 1,194.68 = 472.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.76/1,194.68 = 472.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.76x = 1,194.68 × 472.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.76x = 564,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,304.74/796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.25

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