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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791, 1,186.59 and 406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791, 1,186.59 and 406.34 is: 609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791 : 1,186.59 = 406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791/1,186.59 = 406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791x = 1,186.59 × 406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791x = 482,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,158.98/791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.56

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