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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,186.88 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,186.88 and 278.08 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,186.88 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,186.88 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,186.88 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 330,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,047.59/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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