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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.01, 1,195.04 and 472.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.01, 1,195.04 and 472.60 is: 708.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.01 : 1,195.04 = 472.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.01/1,195.04 = 472.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.01x = 1,195.04 × 472.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.01x = 564,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,775.90/797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.62

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