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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.55, 1,184.24 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.55, 1,184.24 and 394.04 is: 590.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.55 : 1,184.24 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.55/1,184.24 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.55x = 1,184.24 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.55x = 466,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,638.17/790.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.27

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