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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.32, 1,190.55 and 447.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.32, 1,190.55 and 447.82 is: 671.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.32 : 1,190.55 = 447.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.32/1,190.55 = 447.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.32x = 1,190.55 × 447.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.32x = 533,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,152.10/794.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.21

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