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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.35, 1,185.59 and 465.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.35, 1,185.59 and 465.13 is: 697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.35 : 1,185.59 = 465.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.35/1,185.59 = 465.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.35x = 1,185.59 × 465.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.35x = 551,453.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,453.48/790.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.73

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