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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.93, 1,185.36 and 379.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.93, 1,185.36 and 379.23 is: 568.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.93 : 1,185.36 = 379.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.93/1,185.36 = 379.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.93x = 1,185.36 × 379.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.93x = 449,524.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,524.07/790.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.35

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