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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,190.20 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,190.20 and 469.16 is: 702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,190.20 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,190.20 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,190.20 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 558,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,394.23/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.59

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