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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.06, 1,188.05 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.06, 1,188.05 and 469.48 is: 704.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.06 : 1,188.05 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.06/1,188.05 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.06x = 1,188.05 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.06x = 557,765.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,765.71/792.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.20

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