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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.93, 1,184.94 and 464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.93, 1,184.94 and 464.94 is: 697.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.93 : 1,184.94 = 464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.93/1,184.94 = 464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.93x = 1,184.94 × 464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.93x = 550,926.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,926.00/789.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.44

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