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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.59, 1,185.75 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.59, 1,185.75 and 270.54 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.59 : 1,185.75 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.59/1,185.75 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.59x = 1,185.75 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.59x = 320,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,792.81/790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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