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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.42, 1,194.84 and 472.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.42, 1,194.84 and 472.40 is: 707.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.42 : 1,194.84 = 472.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.42/1,194.84 = 472.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.42x = 1,194.84 × 472.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.42x = 564,442.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,442.42/797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.84

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