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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.12, 1,187.76 and 445.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.12, 1,187.76 and 445.16 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.12 : 1,187.76 = 445.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.12/1,187.76 = 445.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.12x = 1,187.76 × 445.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.12x = 528,743.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,743.24/792.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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