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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.07, 1,186.45 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.07, 1,186.45 and 271.01 is: 406.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.07 : 1,186.45 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.07/1,186.45 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.07x = 1,186.45 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.07x = 321,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,542.10/791.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.47

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