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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.95, 1,193.90 and 467.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.95, 1,193.90 and 467.08 is: 699.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.95 : 1,193.90 = 467.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.95/1,193.90 = 467.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.95x = 1,193.90 × 467.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.95x = 557,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,644.99/796.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.72

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