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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795, 1,192.78 and 447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795, 1,192.78 and 447.96 is: 672.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795 : 1,192.78 = 447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795/1,192.78 = 447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795x = 1,192.78 × 447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795x = 534,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,317.73/795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.10

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