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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.00, 1,186.01 and 406.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.00, 1,186.01 and 406.04 is: 608.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.00 : 1,186.01 = 406.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.00/1,186.01 = 406.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.00x = 1,186.01 × 406.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.00x = 481,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,561.57/791.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.80

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