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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.62, 1,196.40 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.62, 1,196.40 and 475.04 is: 712.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.62 : 1,196.40 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.62/1,196.40 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.62x = 1,196.40 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.62x = 568,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,337.86/797.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.54

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