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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.30, 1,189.82 and 468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.30, 1,189.82 and 468.88 is: 702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.30 : 1,189.82 = 468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.30/1,189.82 = 468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.30x = 1,189.82 × 468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.30x = 557,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,874.51/794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.35

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