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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,194.59 and 468.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,194.59 and 468.11 is: 701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,194.59 = 468.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,194.59 = 468.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,194.59 × 468.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 559,204.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,204.17/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.62

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