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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.05, 1,188.14 and 469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.05, 1,188.14 and 469.40 is: 704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.05 : 1,188.14 = 469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.05/1,188.14 = 469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.05x = 1,188.14 × 469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.05x = 557,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,704.63/792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.13

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