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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.84, 1,186.26 and 270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.84, 1,186.26 and 270.89 is: 406.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.84 : 1,186.26 = 270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.84/1,186.26 = 270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.84x = 1,186.26 × 270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.84x = 321,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,345.97/790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.34

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