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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.73, 1,190.56 and 447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.73, 1,190.56 and 447.01 is: 669.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.73 : 1,190.56 = 447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.73/1,190.56 = 447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.73x = 1,190.56 × 447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.73x = 532,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,195.11/794.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.65

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