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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.78, 1,192.31 and 486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.78, 1,192.31 and 486.68 is: 729.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.78 : 1,192.31 = 486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.78/1,192.31 = 486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.78x = 1,192.31 × 486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.78x = 580,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,273.43/795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.19

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