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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.35, 1,185.37 and 400.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.35, 1,185.37 and 400.25 is: 600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.35 : 1,185.37 = 400.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.35/1,185.37 = 400.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.35x = 1,185.37 × 400.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.35x = 474,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,444.34/790.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.30

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