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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.84, 1,189.26 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.84, 1,189.26 and 445.98 is: 668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.84 : 1,189.26 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.84/1,189.26 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.84x = 1,189.26 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.84x = 530,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,386.17/792.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.97

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