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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.92, 1,192.44 and 487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.92, 1,192.44 and 487.68 is: 729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.92 : 1,192.44 = 487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.92/1,192.44 = 487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.92x = 1,192.44 × 487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.92x = 581,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,529.14/796.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.72

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