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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.14, 1,185.21 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.14, 1,185.21 and 277.14 is: 415.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.14 : 1,185.21 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.14/1,185.21 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.14x = 1,185.21 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.14x = 328,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,469.10/790.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.71

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