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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,189.71 and 446.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,189.71 and 446.36 is: 669.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,189.71 = 446.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,189.71 = 446.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,189.71 × 446.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 531,038.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,038.96/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.80

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