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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.37, 1,185.57 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.37, 1,185.57 and 379.42 is: 569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.37 : 1,185.57 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.37/1,185.57 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.37x = 1,185.57 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.37x = 449,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,821.14/790.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.13

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