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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792.93, 1,188.79 and 447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792.93, 1,188.79 and 447.26 is: 670.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.93 : 1,188.79 = 447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.93/1,188.79 = 447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.93x = 1,188.79 × 447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.93x = 531,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,700.07/792.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.55

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