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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.79, 1,186.90 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.79, 1,186.90 and 401.06 is: 601.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.79 : 1,186.90 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.79/1,186.90 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.79x = 1,186.90 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.79x = 476,010.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,010.17/790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.95

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