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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.96, 1,186.62 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.96, 1,186.62 and 401.02 is: 601.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.96 : 1,186.62 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.96/1,186.62 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.96x = 1,186.62 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.96x = 475,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,858.35/790.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.62

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