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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.74, 1,186.89 and 449.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.74, 1,186.89 and 449.50 is: 673.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.74 : 1,186.89 = 449.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.74/1,186.89 = 449.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.74x = 1,186.89 × 449.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.74x = 533,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,507.06/791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.84

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