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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.61, 1,191.60 and 486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.61, 1,191.60 and 486 is: 728.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.61 : 1,191.60 = 486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.61/1,191.60 = 486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.61x = 1,191.60 × 486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.61x = 579,117.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,117.60/794.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.81

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