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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,185.64 and 443.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,185.64 and 443.93 is: 665.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,185.64 = 443.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,185.64 = 443.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,185.64 × 443.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 526,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,338.95/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.51

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