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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.85, 1,185.81 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.85, 1,185.81 and 379.42 is: 568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.85 : 1,185.81 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.85/1,185.81 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.85x = 1,185.81 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.85x = 449,923.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,923.94/790.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.91

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