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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.32, 1,186.46 and 401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.32, 1,186.46 and 401.20 is: 601.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.32 : 1,186.46 = 401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.32/1,186.46 = 401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.32x = 1,186.46 × 401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.32x = 476,007.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,007.75/791.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.54

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