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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.75, 1,185.21 and 443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.75, 1,185.21 and 443.92 is: 665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.75 : 1,185.21 = 443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.75/1,185.21 = 443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.75x = 1,185.21 × 443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.75x = 526,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,138.42/790.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.37

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