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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.11, 1,186.53 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.11, 1,186.53 and 271.09 is: 406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.11 : 1,186.53 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.11/1,186.53 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.11x = 1,186.53 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.11x = 321,656.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,656.42/791.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.59

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