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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.74, 1,186.31 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.74, 1,186.31 and 271.46 is: 406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.74 : 1,186.31 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.74/1,186.31 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.74x = 1,186.31 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.74x = 322,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,032.37/791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.74

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