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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.46, 1,189.28 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.46, 1,189.28 and 467.84 is: 701.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.46 : 1,189.28 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.46/1,189.28 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.46x = 1,189.28 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.46x = 556,396.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,396.90/793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.23

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