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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.78, 1,189.71 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.78, 1,189.71 and 468.24 is: 702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.78 : 1,189.71 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.78/1,189.71 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.78x = 1,189.71 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.78x = 557,069.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,069.81/792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.68

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