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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.07, 1,184.71 and 461.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.07, 1,184.71 and 461.12 is: 691.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.07 : 1,184.71 = 461.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.07/1,184.71 = 461.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.07x = 1,184.71 × 461.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.07x = 546,293.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,293.48/790.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.45

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