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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.36, 1,191.56 and 447.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.36, 1,191.56 and 447.63 is: 671.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.36 : 1,191.56 = 447.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.36/1,191.56 = 447.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.36x = 1,191.56 × 447.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.36x = 533,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,375.76/794.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.46

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