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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.86, 1,198.94 and 472.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.86, 1,198.94 and 472.46 is: 710.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.86 : 1,198.94 = 472.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.86/1,198.94 = 472.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.86x = 1,198.94 × 472.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.86x = 566,442.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,442.84/796.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.84

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