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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.48, 1,186.08 and 444.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.48, 1,186.08 and 444.98 is: 666.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.48 : 1,186.08 = 444.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.48/1,186.08 = 444.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.48x = 1,186.08 × 444.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.48x = 527,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,781.88/791.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.83

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