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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.51, 1,183.73 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.51, 1,183.73 and 423.93 is: 635.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.51 : 1,183.73 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.51/1,183.73 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.51x = 1,183.73 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.51x = 501,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,816.54/789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.61

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