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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.92, 1,191.65 and 486.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.92, 1,191.65 and 486.37 is: 730.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.92 : 1,191.65 = 486.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.92/1,191.65 = 486.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.92x = 1,191.65 × 486.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.92x = 579,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,582.81/793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.03

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