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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.39, 1,197.72 and 473.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.39, 1,197.72 and 473.38 is: 710.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.39 : 1,197.72 = 473.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.39/1,197.72 = 473.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.39x = 1,197.72 × 473.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.39x = 566,973.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,973.70/798.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.15

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