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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.85, 1,186.26 and 270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.85, 1,186.26 and 270.85 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.85 : 1,186.26 = 270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.85/1,186.26 = 270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.85x = 1,186.26 × 270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.85x = 321,296.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,296.57/790.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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