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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.82, 1,192.50 and 469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.82, 1,192.50 and 469.80 is: 704.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.82 : 1,192.50 = 469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.82/1,192.50 = 469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.82x = 1,192.50 × 469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.82x = 560,236.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,236.50/794.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.86

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