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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.08, 1,186.98 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.08, 1,186.98 and 400.88 is: 601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.08 : 1,186.98 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.08/1,186.98 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.08x = 1,186.98 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.08x = 475,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,836.54/791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.50

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