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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.61, 1,185.23 and 400.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.61, 1,185.23 and 400.28 is: 600.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.61 : 1,185.23 = 400.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.61/1,185.23 = 400.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.61x = 1,185.23 × 400.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.61x = 474,423.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,423.86/790.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.07

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