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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.74, 1,192.06 and 448.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.74, 1,192.06 and 448.01 is: 671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.74 : 1,192.06 = 448.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.74/1,192.06 = 448.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.74x = 1,192.06 × 448.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.74x = 534,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,054.80/795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.15

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