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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.99, 1,186.32 and 461.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.99, 1,186.32 and 461.71 is: 692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.99 : 1,186.32 = 461.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.99/1,186.32 = 461.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.99x = 1,186.32 × 461.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.99x = 547,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,735.81/790.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.47

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