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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.25, 1,187.69 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.25, 1,187.69 and 445.30 is: 667.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.25 : 1,187.69 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.25/1,187.69 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.25x = 1,187.69 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.25x = 528,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,878.36/792.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.56

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