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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.57, 1,185.46 and 461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.57, 1,185.46 and 461.63 is: 692.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.57 : 1,185.46 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.57/1,185.46 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.57x = 1,185.46 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.57x = 547,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,243.90/790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.21

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