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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.56, 1,194.68 and 472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.56, 1,194.68 and 472.14 is: 707.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.56 : 1,194.68 = 472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.56/1,194.68 = 472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.56x = 1,194.68 × 472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.56x = 564,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,056.22/797.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.23

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