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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.54, 1,191.42 and 469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.54, 1,191.42 and 469.82 is: 704.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.54 : 1,191.42 = 469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.54/1,191.42 = 469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.54x = 1,191.42 × 469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.54x = 559,752.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,752.94/794.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.50

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