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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.74, 1,186.02 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.74, 1,186.02 and 270.66 is: 405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.74 : 1,186.02 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.74/1,186.02 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.74x = 1,186.02 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.74x = 321,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,008.17/790.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.96

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