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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.09, 1,197.14 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.09, 1,197.14 and 473.28 is: 709.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.09 : 1,197.14 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.09/1,197.14 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.09x = 1,197.14 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.09x = 566,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,580.05/798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.92

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