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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.16, 1,185.17 and 270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.16, 1,185.17 and 270.05 is: 405.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.16 : 1,185.17 = 270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.16/1,185.17 = 270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.16x = 1,185.17 × 270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.16x = 320,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,047.88/790.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.04

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