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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.97, 1,192.46 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.97, 1,192.46 and 452.25 is: 678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.97 : 1,192.46 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.97/1,192.46 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.97x = 1,192.46 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.97x = 539,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,287.77/794.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.38

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