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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.29, 1,188.36 and 483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.29, 1,188.36 and 483.54 is: 725.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.29 : 1,188.36 = 483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.29/1,188.36 = 483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.29x = 1,188.36 × 483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.29x = 574,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,619.59/792.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.27

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