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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.34, 1,185.56 and 443.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.34, 1,185.56 and 443.41 is: 665.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.34 : 1,185.56 = 443.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.34/1,185.56 = 443.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.34x = 1,185.56 × 443.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.34x = 525,687.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,687.30/790.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.14

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