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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.83, 1,191.15 and 469.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.83, 1,191.15 and 469.83 is: 704.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.83 : 1,191.15 = 469.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.83/1,191.15 = 469.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.83x = 1,191.15 × 469.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.83x = 559,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,638.00/793.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.98

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