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