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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.55, 1,190.19 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.55, 1,190.19 and 469.13 is: 702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.55 : 1,190.19 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.55/1,190.19 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.55x = 1,190.19 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.55x = 558,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,347.88/794.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.72

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