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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.91, 1,188.75 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.91, 1,188.75 and 484.92 is: 727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.91 : 1,188.75 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.91/1,188.75 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.91x = 1,188.75 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.91x = 576,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,448.65/792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.00

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