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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.34, 1,187.01 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.34, 1,187.01 and 444.48 is: 666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.34 : 1,187.01 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.34/1,187.01 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.34x = 1,187.01 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.34x = 527,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,602.20/791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.72

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