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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.18, 1,192.14 and 469.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.18, 1,192.14 and 469.78 is: 705.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.18 : 1,192.14 = 469.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.18/1,192.14 = 469.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.18x = 1,192.14 × 469.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.18x = 560,043.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,043.53/794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.18

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