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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.28, 1,186.14 and 400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.28, 1,186.14 and 400.56 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.28 : 1,186.14 = 400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.28/1,186.14 = 400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.28x = 1,186.14 × 400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.28x = 475,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,117.29/790.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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