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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,187.40 and 468.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,187.40 and 468.36 is: 701.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,187.40 = 468.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,187.40 = 468.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,187.40 × 468.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 556,130.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,130.66/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.44

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