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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.48, 1,196.22 and 471.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.48, 1,196.22 and 471.86 is: 707.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.48 : 1,196.22 = 471.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.48/1,196.22 = 471.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.48x = 1,196.22 × 471.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.48x = 564,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,442.39/797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.79

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