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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.28, 1,187.65 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.28, 1,187.65 and 401.55 is: 602.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.28 : 1,187.65 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.28/1,187.65 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.28x = 1,187.65 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.28x = 476,901.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,901.82/791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.69

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