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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.31, 1,186.02 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.31, 1,186.02 and 297.14 is: 445.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.31 : 1,186.02 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.31/1,186.02 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.31x = 1,186.02 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.31x = 352,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,413.98/790.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.92

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