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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.01, 1,185.09 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.01, 1,185.09 and 270.07 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.01 : 1,185.09 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.01/1,185.09 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.01x = 1,185.09 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.01x = 320,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,051.33/790.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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