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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.06, 1,185.11 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.06, 1,185.11 and 270.18 is: 405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.06 : 1,185.11 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.06/1,185.11 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.06x = 1,185.11 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.06x = 320,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,193.02/790.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.28

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