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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.69, 1,185.43 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.69, 1,185.43 and 270.36 is: 405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.69 : 1,185.43 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.69/1,185.43 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.69x = 1,185.43 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.69x = 320,492.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,492.85/790.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.33

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