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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.86, 1,186.17 and 445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.86, 1,186.17 and 445.18 is: 666.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.86 : 1,186.17 = 445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.86/1,186.17 = 445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.86x = 1,186.17 × 445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.86x = 528,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,059.16/791.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.86

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