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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.03, 1,184.31 and 443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.03, 1,184.31 and 443.74 is: 664.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.03 : 1,184.31 = 443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.03/1,184.31 = 443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.03x = 1,184.31 × 443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.03x = 525,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,525.72/791.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.36

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