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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.88, 1,188.76 and 446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.88, 1,188.76 and 446.44 is: 669.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.88 : 1,188.76 = 446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.88/1,188.76 = 446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.88x = 1,188.76 × 446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.88x = 530,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,710.01/792.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.34

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