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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.57, 1,186.57 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.57, 1,186.57 and 400.84 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.57 : 1,186.57 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.57/1,186.57 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.57x = 1,186.57 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.57x = 475,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,620.00/790.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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