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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.09, 1,186.93 and 469.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.09, 1,186.93 and 469.09 is: 702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.09 : 1,186.93 = 469.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.09/1,186.93 = 469.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.09x = 1,186.93 × 469.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.09x = 556,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,776.99/793.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.04

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