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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.89, 1,186.77 and 374.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.89, 1,186.77 and 374.34 is: 561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.89 : 1,186.77 = 374.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.89/1,186.77 = 374.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.89x = 1,186.77 × 374.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.89x = 444,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,255.48/790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.72

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