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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.60, 1,191.25 and 486.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.60, 1,191.25 and 486.39 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.60 : 1,191.25 = 486.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.60/1,191.25 = 486.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.60x = 1,191.25 × 486.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.60x = 579,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,412.09/794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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