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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.70, 1,193.80 and 483.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.70, 1,193.80 and 483.70 is: 725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.70 : 1,193.80 = 483.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.70/1,193.80 = 483.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.70x = 1,193.80 × 483.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.70x = 577,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,441.06/795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.70

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