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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.36, 1,185.51 and 443.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.36, 1,185.51 and 443.64 is: 664.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.36 : 1,185.51 = 443.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.36/1,185.51 = 443.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.36x = 1,185.51 × 443.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.36x = 525,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,936.04/791.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.60

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