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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.30, 1,191.32 and 469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.30, 1,191.32 and 469.88 is: 703.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.30 : 1,191.32 = 469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.30/1,191.32 = 469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.30x = 1,191.32 × 469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.30x = 559,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,769.14/795.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.85

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