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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.34, 1,185.66 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.34, 1,185.66 and 379.59 is: 568.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.34 : 1,185.66 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.34/1,185.66 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.34x = 1,185.66 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.34x = 450,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,064.68/791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.74

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