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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.50, 1,197.30 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.50, 1,197.30 and 474.10 is: 710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.50 : 1,197.30 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.50/1,197.30 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.50x = 1,197.30 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.50x = 567,639.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,639.93/798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.88

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