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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.08, 1,185.75 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.08, 1,185.75 and 424.13 is: 637.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.08 : 1,185.75 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.08/1,185.75 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.08x = 1,185.75 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.08x = 502,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,906.22/789.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.34

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