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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.39, 1,187.37 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.39, 1,187.37 and 467.40 is: 700.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.39 : 1,187.37 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.39/1,187.37 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.39x = 1,187.37 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.39x = 554,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,976.74/792.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.38

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