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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.44, 1,185.92 and 379.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.44, 1,185.92 and 379.36 is: 569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.44 : 1,185.92 = 379.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.44/1,185.92 = 379.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.44x = 1,185.92 × 379.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.44x = 449,890.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,890.61/790.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.16

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