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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.47, 1,185.87 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.47, 1,185.87 and 400.52 is: 600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.47 : 1,185.87 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.47/1,185.87 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.47x = 1,185.87 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.47x = 474,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,958.72/790.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.86

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