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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.94, 1,185.45 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.94, 1,185.45 and 277.50 is: 415.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.94 : 1,185.45 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.94/1,185.45 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.94x = 1,185.45 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.94x = 328,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,962.38/790.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.91

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