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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.68, 1,194.18 and 467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.68, 1,194.18 and 467.60 is: 700.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.68 : 1,194.18 = 467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.68/1,194.18 = 467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.68x = 1,194.18 × 467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.68x = 558,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,398.57/797.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.03

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