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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.93, 1,186.53 and 482.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.93, 1,186.53 and 482.86 is: 724.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.93 : 1,186.53 = 482.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.93/1,186.53 = 482.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.93x = 1,186.53 × 482.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.93x = 572,927.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,927.88/790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.37

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