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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.25, 1,190.16 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.25, 1,190.16 and 469.44 is: 703.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.25 : 1,190.16 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.25/1,190.16 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.25x = 1,190.16 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.25x = 558,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,708.71/794.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.44

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