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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.72, 1,190.64 and 452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.72, 1,190.64 and 452 is: 677.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.72 : 1,190.64 = 452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.72/1,190.64 = 452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.72x = 1,190.64 × 452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.72x = 538,169.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,169.28/794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.18

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