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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.13, 1,186.43 and 270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.13, 1,186.43 and 270.99 is: 406.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.13 : 1,186.43 = 270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.13/1,186.43 = 270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.13x = 1,186.43 × 270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.13x = 321,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,509.31/791.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.39

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