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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.11, 1,185.15 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.11, 1,185.15 and 270.12 is: 405.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.11 : 1,185.15 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.11/1,185.15 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.11x = 1,185.15 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.11x = 320,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,132.72/790.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.17

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