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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.39, 1,188.87 and 468.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.39, 1,188.87 and 468.40 is: 701.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.39 : 1,188.87 = 468.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.39/1,188.87 = 468.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.39x = 1,188.87 × 468.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.39x = 556,866.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,866.71/793.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.88

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