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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.44, 1,184.75 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.44, 1,184.75 and 443.93 is: 665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.44 : 1,184.75 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.44/1,184.75 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.44x = 1,184.75 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.44x = 525,946.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,946.07/790.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.38

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