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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,185.21 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,185.21 and 443.48 is: 665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,185.21 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,185.21 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,185.21 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 525,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,613.97/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.22

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