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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.26, 1,187.73 and 444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.26, 1,187.73 and 444.89 is: 667.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.26 : 1,187.73 = 444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.26/1,187.73 = 444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.26x = 1,187.73 × 444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.26x = 528,406.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,406.98/791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.80

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