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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.11, 1,185.26 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.11, 1,185.26 and 270.18 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.11 : 1,185.26 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.11/1,185.26 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.11x = 1,185.26 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.11x = 320,232.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,232.20/790.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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