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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.23, 1,186 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.23, 1,186 and 401.52 is: 601.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.23 : 1,186 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.23/1,186 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.23x = 1,186 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.23x = 476,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,202.72/791.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.85

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