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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.01, 1,187.01 and 401.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.01, 1,187.01 and 401.00 is: 601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.01 : 1,187.01 = 401.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.01/1,187.01 = 401.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.01x = 1,187.01 × 401.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.01x = 475,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,985.07/791.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.74

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