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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.91, 1,188.64 and 450.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.91, 1,188.64 and 450.19 is: 674.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.91 : 1,188.64 = 450.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.91/1,188.64 = 450.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.91x = 1,188.64 × 450.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.91x = 535,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,111.43/792.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.87

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