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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.97, 1,186.50 and 271.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.97, 1,186.50 and 271.00 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.97 : 1,186.50 = 271.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.97/1,186.50 = 271.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.97x = 1,186.50 × 271.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.97x = 321,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,535.80/790.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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