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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791, 1,186.58 and 444.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791, 1,186.58 and 444.44 is: 666.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791 : 1,186.58 = 444.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791/1,186.58 = 444.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791x = 1,186.58 × 444.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791x = 527,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,363.62/791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.70

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