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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.30, 1,182.60 and 423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.30, 1,182.60 and 423.72 is: 634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.30 : 1,182.60 = 423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.30/1,182.60 = 423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.30x = 1,182.60 × 423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.30x = 501,091.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,091.27/789.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.86

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