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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.65, 1,189.08 and 484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.65, 1,189.08 and 484.77 is: 726.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.65 : 1,189.08 = 484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.65/1,189.08 = 484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.65x = 1,189.08 × 484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.65x = 576,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,430.31/793.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.30

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