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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.68, 1,186.28 and 400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.68, 1,186.28 and 400.26 is: 600.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.68 : 1,186.28 = 400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.68/1,186.28 = 400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.68x = 1,186.28 × 400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.68x = 474,820.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,820.43/790.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.52

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