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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.36, 1,188.60 and 467.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.36, 1,188.60 and 467.13 is: 700.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.36 : 1,188.60 = 467.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.36/1,188.60 = 467.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.36x = 1,188.60 × 467.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.36x = 555,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,230.72/792.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.73

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