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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.51, 1,185.25 and 443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.51, 1,185.25 and 443.88 is: 665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.51 : 1,185.25 = 443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.51/1,185.25 = 443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.51x = 1,185.25 × 443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.51x = 526,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,108.77/790.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.53

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