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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.26, 1,184.04 and 443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.26, 1,184.04 and 443.82 is: 664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.26 : 1,184.04 = 443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.26/1,184.04 = 443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.26x = 1,184.04 × 443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.26x = 525,500.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,500.63/790.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.97

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