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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.03, 1,186.71 and 485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.03, 1,186.71 and 485.10 is: 725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.03 : 1,186.71 = 485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.03/1,186.71 = 485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.03x = 1,186.71 × 485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.03x = 575,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,673.02/793.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.92

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