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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.60, 1,189.75 and 485.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.60, 1,189.75 and 485.39 is: 727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.60 : 1,189.75 = 485.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.60/1,189.75 = 485.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.60x = 1,189.75 × 485.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.60x = 577,492.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,492.75/793.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.69

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