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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.53, 1,186.52 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.53, 1,186.52 and 400.80 is: 601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.53 : 1,186.52 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.53/1,186.52 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.53x = 1,186.52 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.53x = 475,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,557.22/790.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.57

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