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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.43, 1,191.04 and 448.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.43, 1,191.04 and 448.76 is: 672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.43 : 1,191.04 = 448.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.43/1,191.04 = 448.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.43x = 1,191.04 × 448.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.43x = 534,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,492.97/794.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.80

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