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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.04, 1,187.65 and 463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.04, 1,187.65 and 463.09 is: 694.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.04 : 1,187.65 = 463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.04/1,187.65 = 463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.04x = 1,187.65 × 463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.04x = 549,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,988.84/792.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.40

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