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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.01, 1,187.35 and 444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.01, 1,187.35 and 444.64 is: 667.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.01 : 1,187.35 = 444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.01/1,187.35 = 444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.01x = 1,187.35 × 444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.01x = 527,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,943.30/791.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.43

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