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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790, 1,184.46 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790, 1,184.46 and 399.52 is: 599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790 : 1,184.46 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790/1,184.46 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790x = 1,184.46 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790x = 473,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,215.46/790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.01

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