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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.32, 1,185.18 and 379.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.32, 1,185.18 and 379.34 is: 568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.32 : 1,185.18 = 379.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.32/1,185.18 = 379.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.32x = 1,185.18 × 379.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.32x = 449,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,586.18/790.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.87

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