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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.38, 1,191.48 and 486.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.38, 1,191.48 and 486.22 is: 729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.38 : 1,191.48 = 486.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.38/1,191.48 = 486.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.38x = 1,191.48 × 486.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.38x = 579,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,321.41/794.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.27

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