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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.74, 1,188.14 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.74, 1,188.14 and 467.12 is: 700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.74 : 1,188.14 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.74/1,188.14 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.74x = 1,188.14 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.74x = 554,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,995.68/792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.10

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