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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.16, 1,185.84 and 585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.16, 1,185.84 and 585.36 is: 878.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.16 : 1,185.84 = 585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.16/1,185.84 = 585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.16x = 1,185.84 × 585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.16x = 694,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,143.30/790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.49

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