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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.78, 1,190.81 and 485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.78, 1,190.81 and 485.68 is: 727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.78 : 1,190.81 = 485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.78/1,190.81 = 485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.78x = 1,190.81 × 485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.78x = 578,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,352.60/794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.69

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