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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.44, 1,183.41 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.44, 1,183.41 and 424.26 is: 635.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.44 : 1,183.41 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.44/1,183.41 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.44x = 1,183.41 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.44x = 502,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,073.53/789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.99

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