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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.94, 1,191.15 and 447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.94, 1,191.15 and 447.53 is: 671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.94 : 1,191.15 = 447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.94/1,191.15 = 447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.94x = 1,191.15 × 447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.94x = 533,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,069.40/793.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.43

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