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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790, 1,185 and 542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790, 1,185 and 542.96 is: 814.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790 : 1,185 = 542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790/1,185 = 542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790x = 1,185 × 542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790x = 643,407.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,407.60/790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.44

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