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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.79, 1,185.84 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.79, 1,185.84 and 270.69 is: 405.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.79 : 1,185.84 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.79/1,185.84 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.79x = 1,185.84 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.79x = 320,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,995.03/790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.92

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