Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.70, 1,185.21 and 270.23
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 790.70, 1,185.21 and 270.23 is: 405.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
790.70 : 1,185.21 = 270.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
790.70/1,185.21 = 270.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
790.70x = 1,185.21 × 270.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
790.70x = 320,273.37 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 320,273.37/790.70 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405.05
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