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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,184.67 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,184.67 and 444.18 is: 665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,184.67 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,184.67 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,184.67 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 526,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,206.72/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.36

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