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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.86, 1,187.66 and 446.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.86, 1,187.66 and 446.18 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.86 : 1,187.66 = 446.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.86/1,187.66 = 446.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.86x = 1,187.66 × 446.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.86x = 529,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,910.14/792.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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