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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.14, 1,186.29 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.14, 1,186.29 and 277.78 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.14 : 1,186.29 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.14/1,186.29 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.14x = 1,186.29 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.14x = 329,527.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,527.64/791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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