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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.80, 1,188.28 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.80, 1,188.28 and 468.44 is: 702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.80 : 1,188.28 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.80/1,188.28 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.80x = 1,188.28 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.80x = 556,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,637.88/792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.12

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