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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.72, 1,186.49 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.72, 1,186.49 and 440.75 is: 659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.72 : 1,186.49 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.72/1,186.49 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.72x = 1,186.49 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.72x = 522,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,937.33/792.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.67

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