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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.89, 1,185.37 and 559.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.89, 1,185.37 and 559.84 is: 839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.89 : 1,185.37 = 559.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.89/1,185.37 = 559.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.89x = 1,185.37 × 559.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.89x = 663,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,614.74/790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.08

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