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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.56, 1,184.46 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.56, 1,184.46 and 400.14 is: 599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.56 : 1,184.46 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.56/1,184.46 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.56x = 1,184.46 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.56x = 473,949.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,949.82/790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.51

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