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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.60, 1,193.77 and 445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.60, 1,193.77 and 445.27 is: 667.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.60 : 1,193.77 = 445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.60/1,193.77 = 445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.60x = 1,193.77 × 445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.60x = 531,549.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,549.97/796.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.27

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