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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.60, 1,186.16 and 374.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.60, 1,186.16 and 374.31 is: 561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.60 : 1,186.16 = 374.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.60/1,186.16 = 374.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.60x = 1,186.16 × 374.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.60x = 443,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,991.55/790.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.59

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