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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.87, 1,194.86 and 449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.87, 1,194.86 and 449.39 is: 674.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.87 : 1,194.86 = 449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.87/1,194.86 = 449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.87x = 1,194.86 × 449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.87x = 536,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,962.25/795.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.69

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