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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.42, 1,192.40 and 486.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.42, 1,192.40 and 486.87 is: 730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.42 : 1,192.40 = 486.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.42/1,192.40 = 486.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.42x = 1,192.40 × 486.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.42x = 580,541.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,541.35/794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.78

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