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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.52, 1,185.77 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.52, 1,185.77 and 270.88 is: 406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.52 : 1,185.77 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.52/1,185.77 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.52x = 1,185.77 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.52x = 321,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,201.38/790.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.32

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