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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.25, 1,186.41 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.25, 1,186.41 and 271.14 is: 406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.25 : 1,186.41 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.25/1,186.41 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.25x = 1,186.41 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.25x = 321,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,683.21/791.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.55

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