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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.01, 1,189.55 and 446.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.01, 1,189.55 and 446.12 is: 669.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.01 : 1,189.55 = 446.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.01/1,189.55 = 446.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.01x = 1,189.55 × 446.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.01x = 530,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,682.79/793.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.20

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