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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.66, 1,189.88 and 485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.66, 1,189.88 and 485.66 is: 728.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.66 : 1,189.88 = 485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.66/1,189.88 = 485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.66x = 1,189.88 × 485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.66x = 577,877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,877.12/793.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.12

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