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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.68, 1,189.91 and 448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.68, 1,189.91 and 448.01 is: 671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.68 : 1,189.91 = 448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.68/1,189.91 = 448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.68x = 1,189.91 × 448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.68x = 533,095.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,095.67/793.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.68

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