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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.76, 1,193.58 and 449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.76, 1,193.58 and 449.03 is: 672.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.76 : 1,193.58 = 449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.76/1,193.58 = 449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.76x = 1,193.58 × 449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.76x = 535,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,947.26/796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.66

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