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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.14, 1,189.04 and 445.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.14, 1,189.04 and 445.77 is: 669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.14 : 1,189.04 = 445.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.14/1,189.04 = 445.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.14x = 1,189.04 × 445.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.14x = 530,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,036.13/792.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.12

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