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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.19, 1,187.24 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.19, 1,187.24 and 271.35 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.19 : 1,187.24 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.19/1,187.24 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.19x = 1,187.24 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.19x = 322,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,156.22/791.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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