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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.70, 1,186.21 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.70, 1,186.21 and 270.74 is: 406.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.70 : 1,186.21 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.70/1,186.21 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.70x = 1,186.21 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.70x = 321,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,147.89/790.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.16

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