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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.38, 1,189.92 and 484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.38, 1,189.92 and 484.76 is: 727.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.38 : 1,189.92 = 484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.38/1,189.92 = 484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.38x = 1,189.92 × 484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.38x = 576,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,825.62/793.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.05

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