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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.66, 1,186.88 and 483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.66, 1,186.88 and 483.66 is: 725.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.66 : 1,186.88 = 483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.66/1,186.88 = 483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.66x = 1,186.88 × 483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.66x = 574,046.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,046.38/791.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.12

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