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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.88, 1,186.86 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.88, 1,186.86 and 277.88 is: 417.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.88 : 1,186.86 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.88/1,186.86 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.88x = 1,186.86 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.88x = 329,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,804.66/790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.01

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