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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,185.98 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,185.98 and 444.08 is: 666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,185.98 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,185.98 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,185.98 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 526,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,670.74/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.20

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