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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.28, 1,183.91 and 424.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.28, 1,183.91 and 424.78 is: 637.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.28 : 1,183.91 = 424.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.28/1,183.91 = 424.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.28x = 1,183.91 × 424.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.28x = 502,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,896.21/789.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.16

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