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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.91, 1,197.81 and 473.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.91, 1,197.81 and 473.50 is: 710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.91 : 1,197.81 = 473.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.91/1,197.81 = 473.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.91x = 1,197.81 × 473.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.91x = 567,160.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,160.67/797.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.81

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