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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.59, 1,187.55 and 401.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.59, 1,187.55 and 401.64 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.59 : 1,187.55 = 401.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.59/1,187.55 = 401.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.59x = 1,187.55 × 401.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.59x = 476,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,967.58/791.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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