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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.87, 1,186.31 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.87, 1,186.31 and 277.75 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.87 : 1,186.31 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.87/1,186.31 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.87x = 1,186.31 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.87x = 329,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,497.60/790.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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