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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.22, 1,190.52 and 485.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.22, 1,190.52 and 485.26 is: 727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.22 : 1,190.52 = 485.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.22/1,190.52 = 485.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.22x = 1,190.52 × 485.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.22x = 577,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,711.74/794.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.40

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