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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.03, 1,184.79 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.03, 1,184.79 and 424.53 is: 637.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.03 : 1,184.79 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.03/1,184.79 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.03x = 1,184.79 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.03x = 502,978.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,978.90/789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.46

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