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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.28, 1,197.18 and 469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.28, 1,197.18 and 469.23 is: 704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.28 : 1,197.18 = 469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.28/1,197.18 = 469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.28x = 1,197.18 × 469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.28x = 561,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,752.77/797.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.59

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