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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.60, 1,186.48 and 406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.60, 1,186.48 and 406 is: 608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.60 : 1,186.48 = 406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.60/1,186.48 = 406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.60x = 1,186.48 × 406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.60x = 481,710.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,710.88/791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.53

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