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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.66, 1,184.73 and 584.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.66, 1,184.73 and 584.72 is: 876.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.66 : 1,184.73 = 584.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.66/1,184.73 = 584.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.66x = 1,184.73 × 584.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.66x = 692,731.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,731.65/790.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.14

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