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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.86, 1,190.64 and 486.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.86, 1,190.64 and 486.51 is: 730.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.86 : 1,190.64 = 486.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.86/1,190.64 = 486.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.86x = 1,190.64 × 486.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.86x = 579,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,255.63/792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.59

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