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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.08, 1,191.39 and 486.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.08, 1,191.39 and 486.47 is: 728.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.08 : 1,191.39 = 486.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.08/1,191.39 = 486.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.08x = 1,191.39 × 486.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.08x = 579,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,575.49/795.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.95

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