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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.31, 1,196.38 and 473.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.31, 1,196.38 and 473.91 is: 710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.31 : 1,196.38 = 473.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.31/1,196.38 = 473.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.31x = 1,196.38 × 473.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.31x = 566,976.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,976.45/798.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.22

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