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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.83, 1,185.89 and 420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.83, 1,185.89 and 420.55 is: 630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.83 : 1,185.89 = 420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.83/1,185.89 = 420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.83x = 1,185.89 × 420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.83x = 498,726.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,726.04/790.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.64

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