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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.64, 1,191.92 and 447.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.64, 1,191.92 and 447.92 is: 671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.64 : 1,191.92 = 447.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.64/1,191.92 = 447.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.64x = 1,191.92 × 447.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.64x = 533,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,884.81/795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.01

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