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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.18, 1,191.02 and 486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.18, 1,191.02 and 486.02 is: 727.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.18 : 1,191.02 = 486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.18/1,191.02 = 486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.18x = 1,191.02 × 486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.18x = 578,859.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,859.54/795.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.96

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