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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.60, 1,188.25 and 484.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.60, 1,188.25 and 484.39 is: 726.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.60 : 1,188.25 = 484.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.60/1,188.25 = 484.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.60x = 1,188.25 × 484.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.60x = 575,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,576.42/792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.19

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