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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.85, 1,193.43 and 448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.85, 1,193.43 and 448.86 is: 673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.85 : 1,193.43 = 448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.85/1,193.43 = 448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.85x = 1,193.43 × 448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.85x = 535,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,682.99/794.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.94

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