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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.03, 1,186.52 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.03, 1,186.52 and 271.38 is: 407.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.03 : 1,186.52 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.03/1,186.52 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.03x = 1,186.52 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.03x = 321,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,996.44/791.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.06

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