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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.08, 1,188.48 and 445.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.08, 1,188.48 and 445.76 is: 668.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.08 : 1,188.48 = 445.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.08/1,188.48 = 445.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.08x = 1,188.48 × 445.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.08x = 529,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,776.84/792.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.84

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