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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.62, 1,185.36 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.62, 1,185.36 and 379.32 is: 568.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.62 : 1,185.36 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.62/1,185.36 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.62x = 1,185.36 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.62x = 449,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,630.76/790.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.71

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