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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.04, 1,187.28 and 401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.04, 1,187.28 and 401.30 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.04 : 1,187.28 = 401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.04/1,187.28 = 401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.04x = 1,187.28 × 401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.04x = 476,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,455.46/791.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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