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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.98, 1,187.93 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.98, 1,187.93 and 401.86 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.98 : 1,187.93 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.98/1,187.93 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.98x = 1,187.93 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.98x = 477,384.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,384.04/791.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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