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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.84, 1,184.64 and 465.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.84, 1,184.64 and 465.24 is: 696.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.84 : 1,184.64 = 465.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.84/1,184.64 = 465.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.84x = 1,184.64 × 465.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.84x = 551,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,141.91/790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.91

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