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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.92, 1,185.57 and 444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.92, 1,185.57 and 444.42 is: 666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.92 : 1,185.57 = 444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.92/1,185.57 = 444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.92x = 1,185.57 × 444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.92x = 526,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,891.02/790.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.17

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