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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.82, 1,189.50 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.82, 1,189.50 and 467.80 is: 701.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.82 : 1,189.50 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.82/1,189.50 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.82x = 1,189.50 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.82x = 556,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,448.10/792.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.86

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