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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.46, 1,191.26 and 447.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.46, 1,191.26 and 447.03 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.46 : 1,191.26 = 447.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.46/1,191.26 = 447.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.46x = 1,191.26 × 447.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.46x = 532,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,528.96/793.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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