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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.30, 1,186.92 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.30, 1,186.92 and 271.13 is: 406.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.30 : 1,186.92 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.30/1,186.92 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.30x = 1,186.92 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.30x = 321,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,809.62/791.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.68

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