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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,186.29 and 559.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,186.29 and 559.21 is: 838.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,186.29 = 559.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,186.29 = 559.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,186.29 × 559.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 663,382.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,382.27/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.69

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