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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.86, 1,192.16 and 449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.86, 1,192.16 and 449.18 is: 672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.86 : 1,192.16 = 449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.86/1,192.16 = 449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.86x = 1,192.16 × 449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.86x = 535,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,494.43/795.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.85

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