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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.71, 1,194.67 and 472.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.71, 1,194.67 and 472.09 is: 707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.71 : 1,194.67 = 472.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.71/1,194.67 = 472.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.71x = 1,194.67 × 472.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.71x = 563,991.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,991.76/797.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.01

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