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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,186.30 and 277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,186.30 and 277.74 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,186.30 = 277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,186.30 = 277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,186.30 × 277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 329,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,482.96/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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