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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.50, 1,185.56 and 400.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.50, 1,185.56 and 400.39 is: 600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.50 : 1,185.56 = 400.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.50/1,185.56 = 400.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.50x = 1,185.56 × 400.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.50x = 474,680.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,680.44/790.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.49

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