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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.60, 1,185.90 and 379.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.60, 1,185.90 and 379.64 is: 569.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.60 : 1,185.90 = 379.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.60/1,185.90 = 379.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.60x = 1,185.90 × 379.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.60x = 450,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,215.08/790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.46

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