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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.52, 1,184.34 and 423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.52, 1,184.34 and 423.40 is: 635.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.52 : 1,184.34 = 423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.52/1,184.34 = 423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.52x = 1,184.34 × 423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.52x = 501,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,449.56/789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.13

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