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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792, 1,187.10 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792, 1,187.10 and 445.50 is: 667.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792 : 1,187.10 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792/1,187.10 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792x = 1,187.10 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792x = 528,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,853.05/792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.74

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