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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.98, 1,185.10 and 379.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.98, 1,185.10 and 379.55 is: 568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.98 : 1,185.10 = 379.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.98/1,185.10 = 379.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.98x = 1,185.10 × 379.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.98x = 449,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,806.72/790.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.67

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