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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.73, 1,186.75 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.73, 1,186.75 and 402.02 is: 602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.73 : 1,186.75 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.73/1,186.75 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.73x = 1,186.75 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.73x = 477,097.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,097.24/791.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.60

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