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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.54, 1,186.26 and 444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.54, 1,186.26 and 444.70 is: 666.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.54 : 1,186.26 = 444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.54/1,186.26 = 444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.54x = 1,186.26 × 444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.54x = 527,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,529.64/791.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.46

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