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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.25, 1,183.35 and 584.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.25, 1,183.35 and 584.51 is: 875.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.25 : 1,183.35 = 584.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.25/1,183.35 = 584.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.25x = 1,183.35 × 584.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.25x = 691,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,679.91/790.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.27

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