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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.02, 1,184.40 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.02, 1,184.40 and 400.02 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.02 : 1,184.40 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.02/1,184.40 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.02x = 1,184.40 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.02x = 473,783.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,783.69/790.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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