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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.25, 1,188.66 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.25, 1,188.66 and 468.44 is: 701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.25 : 1,188.66 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.25/1,188.66 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.25x = 1,188.66 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.25x = 556,815.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,815.89/793.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.94

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