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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.06, 1,184.09 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.06, 1,184.09 and 443.57 is: 663.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.06 : 1,184.09 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.06/1,184.09 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.06x = 1,184.09 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.06x = 525,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,218.66/791.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.95

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