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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.70, 1,187.42 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.70, 1,187.42 and 468.09 is: 702.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.70 : 1,187.42 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.70/1,187.42 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.70x = 1,187.42 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.70x = 555,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,817.09/790.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.95

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