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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.73, 1,185.69 and 461.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.73, 1,185.69 and 461.79 is: 692.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.73 : 1,185.69 = 461.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.73/1,185.69 = 461.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.73x = 1,185.69 × 461.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.73x = 547,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,539.79/790.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.45

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