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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.79, 1,186.26 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.79, 1,186.26 and 270.64 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.79 : 1,186.26 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.79/1,186.26 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.79x = 1,186.26 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.79x = 321,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,042.12/790.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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