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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.69, 1,185.47 and 379.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.69, 1,185.47 and 379.51 is: 568.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.69 : 1,185.47 = 379.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.69/1,185.47 = 379.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.69x = 1,185.47 × 379.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.69x = 449,895.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,895.82/790.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.99

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