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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.58, 1,185.76 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.58, 1,185.76 and 270.58 is: 405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.58 : 1,185.76 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.58/1,185.76 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.58x = 1,185.76 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.58x = 320,842.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,842.94/790.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.83

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